Product Development Engineer

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share purchase scheme

Bi-annual Profit share

Generous Paid Parental Leave

Life, Critical illness and Income-Top

Discounted Health Insurance

In-house training programs

Annual Salary Review

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare seeks a dedicated engineer to spearhead experimental design for our respiratory devices. You will verify and validate algorithms, manage labs, and build jigs while performing reliability testing and data analysis.

Join a team focused on world-leading healthcare solutions and a culture of care at our New Zealand campus. The role requires hands-on prototype work, statistical modelling, and clear documentation, with 2+ years in a related field and exposure to

Qualifications

• A degree in mechatronics or mechanical engineering with experience in experimental design.
• Exposure to manufacturing.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Enjoy using your skills to prototype, experiment, test and design products.
• Experience writing test protocols and test reports.
• Understanding of calibration procedures.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Verify and validate algorithms implemented in our products.
• Manage a lab and design/construct jigs.
• Perform reliability testing, data analysis, and mathematical modelling.
• Document your work thoroughly.

Skills

experimental design

lab management

data analysis

calibration procedures

strong written communication

Education

Degree in mechatronics or mechanical engineering

Job description

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.

Job description:

About The Role

Our R&D team is focused on developing respiratory support devices, with an emphasis on system algorithms that drive the overall performance of the product. Our work intersects across mechanical, electrical and software design to bring together a world leading product. We are passionate about creating innovative solutions that improve the quality of life for patients with respiratory conditions.

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for spearheading experimental design. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in ensuring the longevity and performance of our innovative respiratory products.

Day to day work in the role is primarily a mix of verification and validation of algorithms implemented in our products. You may also take responsibility for managing one of our labs and design and construct jigs. In addition to this you will be tasked with reliability testing, data analysis, mathematical modelling and documentation of your work.

• A degree in mechatronics or mechanical engineering with experience in experimental design
• Exposure to manufacturing
• Strong written communication skills
• Enjoy using your skills to prototype, experiment, test and design products
• Experience writing test protocols and test reports
• Understanding of calibration procedures
• 2+years of relevant experience

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.

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 [e-mail]