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Operations Engineer

Apply your engineering expertise to support critical manufacturing through continuous improvement.

 

About the opportunity

As an Operations Engineer you'll be working closely with other functions of the business, so you are a great communicator and relationship builder.  You are confident in your abilities, LEAN manufacturing and problem solving are key strengths and you feel comfortable liaising at all levels. 

 

This role encompasses elements of production engineering, product development, process development, supplier development, quality, project management and procurement.  You'll be exposed to various aspects of product lifecycle, becoming an integral member of our Operations Engineering team by supporting and improving the manufacturing of our products. This involves collection and analysis of production and quality data to enable improvements to product design, production processes and capacity. You'll be heavily involved in day-to-day troubleshooting, process characterization and validation, continuous improvement activities and project implementation as well as working to design, develop, test, integrate, validate and maintain testing hardware and software systems used in production. 

 

About you: 

As this role is heavily influenced by internal and external parties, your ability to be flexible, demonstrate cross functional understanding and effectively communicate (written and verbal) is key.

 

You may be an experienced operations or manufacturing engineer, design engineer, process engineer, or quality engineer seeking a new challenge in operations engineering. The skills and experience you can bring include: 

  • BEng (or equivalent) - Mechatronics, Mechanical or equivalent 
  • At least 2 years experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
  • Experience with LEAN manufacturing principles (PDCA, Value stream mapping, single-piece flow etc.) 
  • Experience in or exposure to the testing, maintenance, or integration of control and automation systems for physical process equipment, with a focus beyond software, including mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical components, would be advantageous 
  • Experience and understanding of various programming concepts and architectures and the ability to adapt to a variety of programming languages. NI Labview, Ni Test Stand, #C, C++, SQL and Python would be advantageous. 
  • Experience working with a Quality Management System (QMS) 
  • Project management skills 

 

You could describe yourself as;

  • Having strong analytical and problem-solving abilities 
  • Results oriented with the ability to remove obstacles in order to meet deadlines 
  • A team player keen to be part of a multi-disciplinary team 
  • Having solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to implement process and assembly documentation 
  • Creative, innovative and well organised  

 

Working With Us 

Care to join a supportive environment? Fisher & Paykel Healthcare foster an inclusive work environment founded on our culture of care and cooperation. Here you’ll have the trust and support to generate ideas, solve problems and do your best work, while enjoying some of our perks and benefits: 

  • Employee share purchase scheme 
  • Discretionary bi-annual Profit share 
  • Life, Critical illness and Income Protection Insurance 
  • Discounted Health Insurance  
  • Active Social clubs & community groups  
  • In-house training programs from external providers  
  • Purchasing privileges for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare 
  • School holiday programme subsidy 
  • Banking and Insurance discounts 
  • Free Parking 
  • Beautiful campus with green spaces 
  • Subsidised Café’s 
  • Annual Salary Review  
  • High rates of internal promotion  
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities  

 

About Us 

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of medical devices, exporting to over 120 countries globally.  

Our commitment to care unites us. Here, we’re driven to improve patient care and outcomes through inspired and world-leading healthcare solutions. 

 

If this sounds like the next step in your career, please apply today. 

 

We focus on nurturing a positive and inclusive culture based on trust and respect. In New Zealand, our employee-led communities, Spectra (Rainbow), Manaaki (Māori) and WISE (Women in Science & Engineering) among others play an important role in this culture. We also have a commitment to creating a positive lasting impact on society, shown by our support of New Zealand organisations such as Te Uru Tangata – Centre for Workplace Inclusion, Pride Pledge and Global Women.  

 

We are dedicated to designing our recruitment process with care and empathy to support all candidates, regardless of identity, background, and experiences. Should you require support or adjustments during our process, please let us know at recruit@fphcare.co.nz. 

Requisition ID: 6589 
Posting end date: ​11/08/2026

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