HVAC Validation Engineer

Virtue America; United States; Remote; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Virtue America is seeking an Entry-Level HVAC Validation Engineer to support qualification, validation, and maintenance of HVAC systems in pharmaceutical facilities. The role involves assisting with IQ, OQ, PQ, cleanroom qualification, and environmental monitoring to ensure GMP/cGMP compliance and industry standards.

This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates with Mechanical, Chemical, or HVAC Engineering backgrounds and an interest in facility validation and cleanroom engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• 0–2 years of experience in HVAC engineering, validation, facilities engineering, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Recent graduates or internships are encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of HVAC systems, AHUs, filtration, and ventilation principles.

Responsibilities

• Support qualification and validation of HVAC systems in pharmaceutical facilities.
• Assist Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).
• Support HVAC testing: airflow, ACH, temperature, humidity, and pressure differential checks.
• Assist with cleanroom qualification and environmental control assessments.
• Support HEPA filter integrity testing, airflow visualization, and room recovery testing.
• Review HVAC drawings, design specs, and documents.
• Prepare and maintain validation protocols, test reports, and documentation.
• Assist with system performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Support deviations, change controls, CAPA, and investigations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical documentation

Problem solving

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Job Title: HVAC Validation Engineer - Entry Level

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Contract

Experience: 0-2 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking an Entry-Level HVAC Validation Engineer to support the qualification, validation, and maintenance of HVAC systems within pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate will assist with HVAC system qualification, cleanroom environmental monitoring, validation documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with GMP/cGMP, FDA regulations, and industry standards.

This opportunity is suitable for recent graduates with a background in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or a related field who are interested in pharmaceutical facility validation and cleanroom engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Support qualification and validation of HVAC systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and laboratories.
• Assist with Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).
• Support HVAC testing, including airflow measurements, air changes per hour (ACH), temperature, humidity, and pressure differential checks.
• Assist with cleanroom qualification and environmental control assessments.
• Support HEPA filter integrity testing, airflow visualization, and room recovery testing.
• Review HVAC system drawings, design specifications, equipment details, and technical documents.
• Prepare and maintain validation protocols, test reports, and qualification documentation.
• Assist with HVAC system performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Support deviations, change controls, CAPA, and validation-related investigations.
• Ensure HVAC systems maintain required environmental conditions for controlled manufacturing areas.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Validation teams.
• Follow GMP/cGMP, SOPs, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in HVAC engineering, validation, facilities engineering, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Recent graduates and candidates with relevant internships or academic projects are encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of HVAC systems, air handling units (AHUs), filtration, and ventilation principles.
• Knowledge of temperature, humidity, airflow, and pressure differential measurements.
• Basic understanding of GMP/cGMP and validation documentation.
• Strong analytical, technical documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.