Plant Engineer — HVAC & Utilities (m/f/d)

Shape the Future of Industrial Infrastructure with Techfirm Engineering

Join the Industrial Services team in the German-speaking part of Switzerland, where your passion for HVAC systems and building utilities will play a critical role in our operations.

Your Responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you will ensure the reliability, compliance, and performance of critical infrastructure systems. Your role will encompass the following:

• Provide technical support to operations teams on HVAC and building utilities topics.
• Troubleshoot issues related to ventilation systems, air handling, and qualified rooms.
• Support the operation and optimization of HVAC infrastructure and controlled environments (GMP / storage / temperature-controlled zones).
• Act as SME interface with System Owners and maintenance teams.
• Support various building utilities systems, including:
• Heating systems
• Drinking water systems
• Wastewater & industrial wastewater systems
• Fire water systems
• Contribute to small CAPEX and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Participate in lifecycle management and maintenance strategy definition.
• Ensure prioritization and resolution of operational infrastructure issues across the site.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Approximately 5+ years of experience in HVAC, building utilities, or industrial infrastructure.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industrial environments is highly valuable.
• Strong exposure to HVAC systems, ventilation, and utility networks.
• Knowledge of GMP / qualified environments (clean rooms, controlled storage areas) is a strong plus.
• Experience in troubleshooting and operational support roles (Plant/Utility/Facility Engineering).
• Proficient German language skills (mandatory).
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and structured mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems; deep prior knowledge of all systems is not required.

Why Choose Techfirm Engineering?

• Experience a Swiss-based, multicultural engineering environment.
• Engage in high-impact industrial infrastructure projects in Switzerland.
• Benefit from a strong focus on operational excellence and real technical responsibility.
• Enjoy close collaboration between consultants, clients, and engineering teams.
• Participate in long-term assignments with real autonomy and ownership.
• Emphasize professional development and engineering expertise.

We look forward to welcoming passionate professionals who are ready to embrace new challenges and contribute to our mission. Candidates must possess German language proficiency and valid Swiss/EU/EFTA work authorization.