Senior Product Development Engineer - Respiratory Care

Care to find solutions

Join a team of good people doing good work with intent. People like you, who care to make a difference.

About the opportunity

Create the next breakthrough in medical device innovation!

Grow your career by joining our ambitious team, developing an exciting new business opportunity and innovative technologies to improve patient care and outcomes in the hospital and home. 

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of an innovative medical device. With a genuine patient-focused approach, this project aims to create a new therapy for an underserved and expanding clinical need, enhancing quality of life and reducing mortality. As part of a small, dynamic team, you’ll be involved in every stage of the product development cycle—from concept generation to clinical trials—in a highly collaborative and supportive environment.

Your ability to solve complex problems, pragmatic mindset and open-minded approach will drive our products to be world leading. You are comfortable dealing with uncertainty and early stage R&D, and recognized for your willingness to take on any challenge and collaborate across disciplines.

This is a fantastic chance to develop your skills and create a meaningful impact in patient care. Join us in transforming clinical practice!

About you

We are looking for applicants with 5+ years’ experience and a Mechanical, Mechatronics or Biomedical engineering degree with experience in: 

• New product development
• Developing and testing physiological bench models
• Designing, machining and moulding prototypes
• Leading aspects of projects
• Physiology understanding or strong clinical interest in learning about new applications
• Prototyping and practical, hands-on skills
• Mentoring
• A willingness to be versatile and adaptive as the project progresses
• Respiratory physiology

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.