HVAC Project Engineer

HVAC Project Engineer | CAPEX Projects | Visp, Switzerland

Job Description

A global life sciences organisation is seeking an experienced HVAC Engineer to support capital projects at its Visp site, focusing on HVAC system design, technical oversight, and project execution .

You will coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, manage contractors and vendors, participate in 3D design reviews , and oversee commissioning, testing, and system handover . Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or industrial manufacturing is relevant, particularly knowledge of GMP and cleanroom environments .

Essential Requirements

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

· Approximately 5–10 years of engineering, project execution, or operational experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or related industries

· Extensive experience with HVAC systems , including relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines

· Technical expertise in HVAC systems and infrastructure

· Knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards

· Experience defining and implementing HVAC concepts and requirements for capital projects

· Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities and resolving technical issues

· Strong contractor and vendor management capabilities

· Experience delivering projects in line with cost, schedule, quality, and compliance requirements

· Experience with 3D design reviews , commissioning, functional testing, system acceptance, and handover

· Ability to review and manage as-built documentation and transfer systems to operations and end users

· Business-fluent German (required)

· Structured, detail-oriented working style and ability to work independently in complex, multidisciplinary environments

· Strong communication and collaboration skills in German and English

Preferred Requirements

· Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or industrial manufacturing

· Knowledge of GMP and cleanroom environments

· Familiarity with Lonza’s internal guidelines

· Basic to intermediate English proficiency

· French language skills

· Experience coordinating with engineering partners, EHS, fire protection specialists, and other technical stakeholders

· Flexibility to support additional CAPEX engineering activities

Practicalities

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Visp, Switzerland

Working Arrangement: 100% on-site

Contract Type: 1 year with extensions

Team: CAPEX Engineering

Project Scope: HVAC capital projects, installation oversight, commissioning, testing, and system handover

Interested? Send your CV to Miguel Gomes at [email protected] or call +31 (0)20 2044 502 / +41 (0)44 5514 407 to discuss the opportunity.