Senior Product Development Engineer
Care to make a difference
Join a team of good people doing good work with intent. People like you, who care to make a difference.
About the Role
At Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, we create an environment where you can confidently contribute ideas, challenge the status quo, share knowledge, and seek guidance from experienced peers. We leverage state-of-the-art tools, methodologies, and development platforms to deliver meaningful outcomes in patient care.
We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer who is passionate about developing innovative medical devices that improve lives on a global scale.
In this role, you will join a high-performing team responsible for the electronics and software development of our humidifier platform. Your primary focus will be embedded software development for a new product, contributing to the delivery of high-quality and reliable solutions.
About You
You are an experienced engineer with a degree in Computer Systems, Software, Electronics, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline (BEng, BTech, BSc, or Postgrad).
You also bring:
- At least 4 years of relevant industry experience
- A strong background in embedded software development using C++
- Proven ability to debug embedded systems with confidence
- Experience across multiple levels of software testing
- Strong skills in technical documentation
- An understanding of basic electronics and circuit theory
What Sets You Apart
You are:
- Motivated by solving complex and meaningful engineering challenges
- A strong communicator who thrives in cross-functional team environments
- Driven to deliver high-quality outcomes and tangible results
Nice to Have
While not essential, the following experience would be advantageous:
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles
- Experience in medical device development, particularly with a focus on functional safety
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.
- Employee share purchase scheme
- Bi-annual Profit share
- Generous Paid Parental Leave
- 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 and Medela products
- 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.
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 Women in Engineering 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 Diversity Works NZ, 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: 6536
Posting end date: 14/07/2026