Product Development Engineer - Fixed Term

Fisher Paykel Healthcare; Howick; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share scheme

Profit sharing

Insurance (Life/Medical)

Discounted Health Insurance

In-house training programs

Annual Salary Review

Job summary

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is seeking a biomedical/mechanical engineer to contribute across the next generation of NIV products. You will engage in concept generation, design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing support within a collaborative team in New Zealand.

You will bring a degree in biomedical/mechanical/mechatronics engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with strong problem-solving and communication skills to navigate design controls and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering or related field.
• At least 3 years of engineering experience.
• Experience across product development lifecycle is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute across multiple product development activities.
• Understand patient and clinician needs; generate and evaluate concepts.
• Design parts and packaging; support testing and manufacturing delivery.

Skills

Product development lifecycle

Prototyping & testing

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Collaboration

Communication

Ambiguity management

Education

Biomedical/Mechanical/Mechatronics degree

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.

About the opportunity

Join us in developing the next generation of Non-invasive Ventilation (NIV) products designed to improve patient care and outcomes. This is an 18‑month fixed term position.

As part of a dedicated and enthusiastic team, you will contribute across a range of product development activities. Depending on project needs and your experience, this could include understanding patient and clinician needs, generating and evaluating concepts, part design, packaging design, product testing and supporting design for manufacture and delivery activities. Along the way, you'll build new technical and clinical knowledge, develop relationships across the business, and gain experience that supports your future career growth.

Your ideas and ability to solve problems through research, practical product development and testing will help ensure our products remain world leading. As a great communicator, you're confident overcoming challenges, sharing ideas, and contributing to decision making.

About you

You will have:

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

What you'll bring

• Experience contributing to one or more phases of the product development lifecycle
• Practical experience in research, product design, prototyping, testing, manufacturing support, or related engineering activities
• Confidence navigating design controls and regulatory frameworks, or a willingness to develop capability in these areas
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• A collaborative mindset and passion for learning
• The ability to work through ambiguity, manage risk and make sound engineering decisions
• Confidence communicating ideas and working effectively with a range of stakeholders

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 [e-mail]

Requisition ID:6826
Posting end date:15/10/2026