Product Development Engineer

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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is seeking a Product Development Engineer for a full time, onsite Auckland role focused on expanding Optiflow therapy. The position blends product design, hands on prototyping, and end to end project management to move concepts into the hands of clinicians, with collaborative work across multiple functions. Ideal candidates will hold a Mechanical, Mechatronics or Biomedical Engineering degree and bring several years of experience in new product development, prototyping and manufacturing methods such as CNC or injection moulding, plus testing, documentation, project management and knowledge of medical device regulations. Benefits include state of the art facilities, a beautiful campus, subsidised cafés, strong internal promotion, an employee share purchase scheme, bi annual profit share, life and income protection insurance and active social clubs. The company emphasises a positive inclusive culture and an empathetic recruitment process, so be ready to share concrete examples of how you have solved problems and improved patient care, and if you need adjustments during the process just ask.

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About The Role 

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.

We are looking for versatile individuals who are passionate about 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 product design, hands on prototyping, project management and seeing a project through from start to finish.  

Skills & Experience  

We are looking for applicants with 2-5 7 years of experience and a qualification in either Mechanical, Mechatronics or Biomedical Engineering. You may have experience with some or all the following: 

• New product development
• Designing and building prototypes
• CNC Machining
• Injection moulding and other manufacturing methods
• Product testing and documentation
• Project Management
• Medical device regulations and standards

Benefits  

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities  
• Beautiful campus with green spaces 
• Subsidised Café’s 
• High rates of internal promotion  
• Employee share purchase scheme 
• Bi-annual Profit share 
• Life, Critical illness, and Income Protection Insurance 
• Active Social clubs & community groups  

About Us 

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of medical devices, exporting to over 120 countries globally. We are an iconic New Zealand company with a consistent growth strategy ensuring an expanding range of innovative devices for use in respiratory care, acute care, and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea. 

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 [email protected]