Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

About Technical Operations

BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.

Senior Equipment Engineer/Equipment Engineer

Shanbally, Ringaskiddy, Cork

Onsite Role

Closing Date: 15th August 2025

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design and implement the laboratory equipment asset system, along with their supporting lifecycle management processes.
• Manage and maintain all laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety standards.
• Provide clear visibility of all laboratory equipment and their associated asset lifecycle costs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment/instrument technical issues, collaborating closely with vendors and service providers for repairs and replacements. 
• Using Asset management principles to guide specification of KPI's for Lab Operations program. Deliver dashboard(s) that provide clear performance reporting for each type of lab asset 
• Will be a prominent change leader for new processes interacting with both internal & external vendors, global procurement, and scientific functions. 
• Partner with Automation and IT to align data consistency & reporting relating to lab equipment assets. 
• Apply standard data analysis practices and techniques to establish root cause for product and process failures or to support the justification for improvements to products and processes.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of laboratory operations, aligning equipment management with the organization’s long-term objectives.
• Review procedures and CAPEX equipment plans prior to implementation as well as existing ones for failure analysis and potential improvements.
• Oversee equipment asset lifecycle management, ensuring timely preventive maintenance and accurate repair documentation in the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Strong fault-finding expertise to identify faults or issues with lab equipment to ensure quick turnaround of equipment for maximum uptime.
• Coordinate and/or conduct training sessions for laboratory personnel on the proper use and care of equipment.
• Stay informed about the latest advancements in laboratory technology and recommend upgrades as necessary.
• Work in partnership with Engineering Reliability Team to develop and maintain reliability program for lab equipment
• Develop FMEA’s or similar for existing and new lab equipment to identify key objectives or priorities for asset life management
• Adhere to all safety, environmental, security and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Safety & Environmental Management Systems, Quality Management Systems (QMS) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate or contribute to corrective and preventive actions while supporting the achievement of Biologics CoE SQDEC standards as well as 5S principles.            

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Biomedical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in lab equipment management or a related field.
• Experience of Reliability programs and management
• Proven expertise in the maintenance and repair of laboratory instruments.
• Strong strategic thinking abilities and experience in integrating equipment management with organizational goals.
• Proficient in the use of Excel, Power Point and Visio software. Familiar with basic Data analytics and statistical methods.
• Proficiency with CMMS & Power BI would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated results through Lean practices and principles.

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.