Senior Product Development Engineer - Medical Devices

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 opportunity

We’re seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to join a team of five, designing the next big innovation in Nasal Interfaces. Our mission is to provide clinicians with tools that improve patient care and outcomes worldwide.

The team is designing, machining and moulding prototypes as we refine the concept and manufacturing methods that can be best used to treat millions of patients. The next step is to refine the details and progress design controls, learn from our clinical trials and push towards a finished product.

We are looking for a motivated person who’s passionate about problem solving and has the perseverance to change clinical practice. Your excellent communication and collaboration skills will enable you to work both within the team and across various functions, to deliver products from theoretical concepts into the hands of our customers. You enjoy product design, hands on prototyping, project management and seeing a project through from start to finish.  

About you

We are looking for applicants with 5-15 years of experience and a qualification in either Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, or Product Design. You have experience with some or all the following: 

• New product development
• Designing, machining and moulding prototypes
• Injection moulding and other manufacturing methods
• Product testing and documentation
• Medical device regulation
• Networking with clinicians and hospital staff

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: 5966 
Posting end date: ​16/01/2026