Senior HVAC Project Engineer

Panda International; Oberwallis; Sur place; CHF 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Panda International seeks an experienced HVAC Project Engineer to support CAPEX projects at its Visp site in Switzerland. You will lead HVAC system design, provide technical oversight, and drive project execution from concept through handover.

The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, contractor management, and ensuring compliance with GMP, cleanroom standards, and site-specific guidelines. On-site in Visp, initial contract is 1 year with extensions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Process, Chemical or related engineering.
• 5–10 years in engineering, project execution or operations within pharma/biotech/chemical industries.
• Extensive HVAC experience with relevant regulations and standards.
• Experience defining HVAC concepts for capital projects.
• Strong contractor and vendor management capabilities.
• Experience with 3D design reviews, commissioning, testing, and handover.
• Business-fluent German and good English; ability to work independently in complex environments.

Responsabilités

• Support HVAC capital projects, installation oversight, commissioning, testing and handover.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage contractors.
• Review as-built documentation and transfer systems to operations.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and cleanroom requirements.

Connaissances

HVAC systems expertise

Contractor management

Cross-functional collaboration

German language skills

English language skills

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Process/Chemical Engineering

Outils

3D design software

HVAC commissioning tools

Description du poste

HVAC Project Engineer | CAPEX Projects | Visp, Switzerland

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