Senior Product Development Engineer

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share purchase scheme

Bi-annual profit share

Generous parental leave

Life, critical illness, and income-pro

Discounted health insurance

Annual salary review

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is seeking a seasoned product development engineer to lead multiple technical workstreams across the full product lifecycle from concept to market release. You will collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, marketing and sales to bring world-class NIV-related solutions to patient care.

The role requires a mechanical or mechatronics engineering degree with at least five years of relevant experience and a track record delivering complex projects with strong

Qualifications

• Mechanical or mechatronics engineering degree required.
• At least 5 years of product development engineering experience.
• Proven ability to lead technical workstreams and mentor engineers.
• Strong collaboration across multiple teams to drive projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all stages of the product development cycle from concept to market release.
• Lead technical workstreams and influence engineering decisions.
• Collaborate across manufacturing, supply chain, marketing and sales.

Skills

Problem solving

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Solution delivery

Education

Mechanical or mechatronics engineering 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.

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 working on the next generation of Non-invasive Ventilation (NIV) products intended to improve patient care and outcomes in the hospital. This project provides plenty of opportunities to tackle design challenges and to gain experience in the field with our customers while bringing concepts to life.

To achieve our goals, we need to add to our talented team. As part of a dedicated, enthusiastic team, you'll be exposed to all aspects of the product-development cycle - from concept to market release, including manufacturing, supply chain, marketing and sales.

Your ideas and ability to solve problems through research, practical modelling and testing will help to ensure our products are world leading. A great communicator, you are the type of person who is confident getting over hurdles to make things work, sharing ideas and taking part in decision making.

What You’ll Bring

• Technical Foundations: You have a mechanical or mechatronics engineering degree and at least 5 years of product development engineering experience with a proven track record of delivering successful, complex technical projects.
• Problem Solving: An ability to solve complex engineering problems at pace through research, prototyping and testing to create novel design solutions.
• Technical Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading technical workstreams, guiding project direction, influencing key engineering decisions, and mentoring less experienced engineers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: You will believe in and demonstrate a strong willingness to collaborate across different teams and different functions to drive your projects forward.

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 Science and 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

This is a full-time, permanent position (40 hour week). The role is based in our Auckland office in Highbrook Drive in East Tamaki.

Requisition ID: 6747

Posting end date: 09/09/2026