Senior HVAC Engineer

BioTalent; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BioTalent Senior HVAC Engineer position in a GMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing site. You will own critical HVAC systems, supporting cleanrooms, product quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will design, operate, and continuously improve HVAC, air handling, and humidity control across GMP and non-GMP environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Proven experience with HVAC in biotech or GMP environments.
• Knowledge of ISO7/Grade C cleanrooms.
• Experience with CMMS, BAS/BMS, and calibration planning.
• Familiarity with cGMP, GDP, FDA/EU regulations.
• Ability to influence across functions.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and select HVAC, AHU, and humidity systems for cleanrooms and labs.
• Ensure reliable 24/7 operation of systems supporting ISO7/Grade C environments.
• Develop preventative maintenance strategies and SOPs.
• Lead HVAC aspects of capital projects from engineering to validation.
• Manage BAS/BMS integration and continuous monitoring systems.
• Maintain and optimize Blue Mountain CMMS for scheduling and documentation.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Calibration, I&C, Validation, and Quality teams.
• Support deviations, investigations, and change control activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency while maintaining GMP.

Skills

HVAC system design

Cleanroom operations

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

BAS/BMS integration

Preventive maintenance planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS (Blue Mountain)

BAS/BMS systems

Calibration planning

Job description

We are seeking a Senior HVAC Engineer to join a Facilities Engineering team supporting a GMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing site focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies.

This is a highly visible individual contributor role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of critical HVAC systems that directly support cleanroom environments, product quality, and regulatory compliance.

As the HVAC subject matter expert, you will be responsible for the design, operation, reliability, and continuous improvement of HVAC, air handling, and humidity control systems across both GMP and non-GMP environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the design, specification, and selection of HVAC, AHU, and humidity control systems for cleanrooms, QC labs, warehouses, and facility spaces
• Ensuring the reliable 24/7 operation of systems supporting ISO7 / Grade C environments and associated areas
• Developing and improving preventative maintenance strategies, SOPs, and corrective maintenance programs
• Leading HVAC aspects of capital projects, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and validation
• Managing integration with Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) and Continuous Monitoring Systems
• Maintaining and optimizing CMMS (Blue Mountain) for scheduling, documentation, and performance improvement
• Partnering with Maintenance, Calibration, I&C, Validation, and Quality teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence
• Supporting deviations, investigations, and change control activities related to facility systems
• Identifying opportunities to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability while maintaining GMP compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• HVAC experience within biotechnology or GMP-regulated manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of cleanroom classifications, including ISO7 / Grade C environments
• Experience with CMMS, BAS/BMS, and calibration and maintenance planning
• Working knowledge of cGMP, GDP, FDA, EU regulatory standards, and OSHA requirements
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence without direct authority

Why Join

This is an opportunity to play a critical role in a high-performing manufacturing environment where engineering excellence directly contributes to the delivery of life-changing therapies. You will have ownership of key systems, exposure to complex projects, and the chance to drive continuous improvement in a regulated, innovation-focused setting.