Product Development Engineer
Auckland | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
About the Role
At Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, our mission is to improve care and outcomes for patients worldwide through meaningful innovation. As we continue to expand, we’re seeking experienced Engineers to join our team, with the role being available for an immediate start, and play a key role in delivering high-quality, life-changing products.
This role offers the opportunity to build a long-term career in a stable, purpose-driven organisation, where your expertise is valued and your contribution makes a real difference. You’ll be part of a dedicated, experienced team—many of whom have built their careers here from their first engineering role—reflecting the strong culture, stability, and sense of purpose we offer.
Working in a collaborative environment, you’ll have the autonomy to shape solutions while supported by a team that values balance, respect, and a sustainable pace.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading or contributing to end-to-end product development, from concept through to commercialisation
- Collaborating cross-functionally with teams across R&D, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory
- Driving design solutions that balance performance, manufacturability, and patient safety
- Overseeing prototype development, testing, and validation activities
- Supporting design reviews, risk assessments, and technical documentation
- Mentoring and sharing knowledge with less experienced engineers
About You
- 5+ years’ experience in a relevant engineering environment
- Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Strong track record of delivering engineering outcomes in complex, real-world settings
- Confident communicator who can work effectively across teams and influence decisions
- A thoughtful, pragmatic approach to problem solving and risk management
- Looking for a long-term opportunity where you can build capability, contribute meaningfully, and maintain balance
Skills & Experience
Experience in some or all of the following:
- New product development and product lifecycle management
- Designing and building prototypes, with a hands-on approach
- Manufacturing processes (e.g. injection moulding, DFM/DFA principles)
- Product testing, validation, and technical documentation
- Project leadership or ownership of key workstreams
- Exposure to regulated environments (e.g. medical devices, ISO standards)
Why Join Us?
- Stability & longevity – join a well-established, growing NZ company with a strong global presence
- Work-life balance – a culture that supports sustainable workloads and family priorities
- Meaningful work – contribute to products that improve patient care worldwide
- Collaborative environment – work with experienced, supportive colleagues
- Career development – opportunities to deepen expertise and grow over the long term
Care to join us? 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.