HVAC Project Engineer

Panda International; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda International in Visp, Switzerland, seeks an experienced HVAC Project Engineer to support CAPEX projects on-site, focusing on HVAC system design, technical oversight, and project execution. You will coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, manage contractors and vendors, and participate in design reviews, commissioning, testing, and handover.

Experience in pharmaceutical or related industries, strong knowledge of GMP and cleanroom environments, and business-fluent German and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Process, or Chemical Engineering
• Approximately 5–10 years of engineering, project execution, or operational experience in relevant industries
• Extensive experience with HVAC systems, including codes, standards and guidelines
• Knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards
• Experience delivering HVAC concepts and requirements for capital projects
• Strong contractor and vendor management capabilities
• Experience with 3D design reviews, commissioning, testing, and handover
• Business-fluent German is required

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC concepts and technical specifications for capital projects
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities and resolve technical issues
• Oversee commissioning, testing, and system handover to operations
• Review and manage as-built documentation and transfer to operations

Skills

HVAC systems expertise

Contractor management

Vendor management

3D design reviews

Commissioning & testing

German language proficiency

English language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Process or Chemical Engineering

Job description

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