Product Development Engineer (Embedded Systems) - Anaesthesia

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share purchase scheme

Bi-annual Profit share

Life, Critical illness and Income

Discounted Health Insurance

Free Parking

Annual Salary Review

High internal promotion rate

Job summary

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare in Auckland, New Zealand, is seeking a Product Development Engineer (Embedded Systems) to contribute to anaesthesia devices. You will design and implement embedded software, prototype hands-on, and see projects through from concept to customer delivery.

Ideal candidates have up to six years of experience in electrical/electronics, mechatronics, or computer systems engineering, with skills in C/C++, embedded microcontrollers, and familiarity with DevOps (GitLab).

Qualifications

• Applicants with up to 6 years of experience and a relevant degree are welcomed.
• Experience with embedded software and microcontrollers is required or strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of C/C++, debugging, and medical device standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high‑quality embedded software for medical devices.
• Prototype and iterate solutions, moving concepts to customer delivery.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure robust documentation and testing.

Skills

Embedded software development

Microcontrollers

C/C++ programming

Rust programming (advantage)

DevOps (GitLab)

Communication protocols

Control systems

Signal processing

Software testing

Technical documentation

Education

Electrical and Electronics

Mechatronics

Computer Systems Engineering

Tools

Gitlab

Job description

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Product Development Engineer (Embedded Systems) - Anaesthesia

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare – Auckland, North Island

Our story began more than 50 years ago, when one doctor and two engineers designed a better way to care. Today, we are a thriving global business, and our products, used in acute and chronic respiratory care, surgery and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, make a difference to millions of patients every year.

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.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare prides itself in its relentless pursuit of healthcare innovation and we have an opportunity to be at the forefront of this as we expand the use of one of our key therapies, Optiflow.

About the opportunity

We are looking for versatile individuals who are passionate about embedded software development, problem solving and have 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 designing high quality software, hands on prototyping and seeing a project through from start to finish.

About you

We are looking for applicants with up to 6 years of experience and a qualification in either Electrical and Electronics, Mechatronics or Computer Systems Engineering. You may have experience with some or all of the following:

• Embedded software development and working with microcontrollers
• Embedded software programming and debugging in C/C++. Experience with Rust advantageous.
• DevOps platforms such as Gitlab
• Communication protocols, control systems and/or signal processing
• Software unit testing, product testing and technical documentation
• Medical device regulation and standards

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.

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 *******@fphcare.co.nz