Product Development Engineer

Fisher Paykel Healthcare; Howick; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare solutions provider in New Zealand is looking for an experienced engineer to support their Infant CPAP portfolio, critical for neonatal respiratory care. The role involves navigating the full product lifecycle, maintaining product accessibility and clinical impact. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and at least three years of experience in product development or quality engineering. An inclusive workplace culture and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Employee share purchase scheme

Bi-annual Profit share

Life, Critical illness, and Income Protection Insurance

Discounted Health Insurance

Active Social clubs & community groups

In-house training programs

Free Parking

Annual Salary Review

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in product development, operations, or quality engineering.
• Experience navigating design controls and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Infant CPAP portfolio throughout the full product lifecycle.
• Ensure solutions remain accessible, minimally invasive, and clinically impactful.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Job description

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About the opportunity

Our Infant Care product group is on a mission to transform respiratory support for neonates and infants worldwide. With a deep understanding of the respiratory care continuum from the very first breath - we’re focused on delivering meaningful outcomes for our tiniest patients.

As our team evolves, we’re aligning our resources to better support global market access and product performance. This newly empowered team will drive proactive initiatives across compliance, product enhancement, sustainability, and cost efficiency.

We’re looking for an experienced engineer to help us support our successful Infant CPAP portfolio, which treats babies all over the world. You’ll play a key role in the full product lifecycle—from design inputs to validation—ensuring our solutions remain accessible, minimally invasive and clinically impactful.

About you - you will have

• A degree (Graduate or higher) in Biomedical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field
• At least 3 years of relevant experience

What You’ll Bring

• Experience across product development, operations, or quality engineering
• Confidence navigating design controls and regulatory frameworks or a willingness to extend your skills and knowledge to include those areas
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for learning
• Willingness to take on a variety of different projects, try new ideas, manage risk and resolve uncertainty

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
• 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
• Banking and Insurance discounts
• Free Parking
• Beautiful campus with green spaces
• 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 [e-mail] .