Senior Product Development Engineer - Hospital Respiratory Support
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Ltd Howick, Auckland, New Zealand
Medical Equipment Manufacturing · 5,001-10,000 employees
About the role
You will lead detailed product design and technical development for respiratory support products from concept to market. This role involves collaborating across functions and mentoring team members to ensure high-quality product delivery.
What they look for
Requirements
Applicants must have 7+ years of product development experience in the medical device industry or a complex engineering environment. A mechanical engineering degree or equivalent tertiary qualification is required.
Benefits
Full description
We’re seeking a senior/experienced Product Development Engineer to join the Airvo Optiflow team. Our team’s responsibilities include the high-volume products we provide today as well as creating a pipeline of new development to enable growth in the nasal high flow space.
We are looking for a motivated engineer who is passionate about problem solving. Your excellent communication and collaboration skills will enable you to work both within the team and across various functions to deliver products from concept into the hands of our customers. In this role, you’ll be a key contributor to detailed product design, technical leadership, and mentoring others in the team.
About you
We are looking for applicants with 7+ years product development experience in the medical device industry or a similarly complex engineering environment. You have experience with some or all the following:
• New product development
• Designing, machining and moulding prototypes
• Injection moulding and other manufacturing methods
• Fostering a culture of good DFM practices
• Detailed design and specification development
• Product testing and documentation
• Medical device regulations and standards
• Cero skills will be highly advantageous
• A mechanical engineering degree or equivalent tertiary qualification
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, while enjoying some of our perks and benefits:
• Employee share purchase scheme
• Discretionary 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
• School holiday programme subsidy
• Banking and Insurance discounts
• Free Parking, Beautiful campus with green spaces
• Subsidised Café’s
• Annual performance-based Salary Review
• 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 WISE (Women in Science & Engineering) among others 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 Te Uru Tangata – Centre for Workplace Inclusion, 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 recruit@fphcare.co.nz.
We have several positions to fill. If you have experience in some of the areas listed, we invite you to apply.
Opportunity to drive design, validation, and production of medical devices, contributing to innovation and enhanced patient care delivery.
Requisition ID: 6285
Posting end date: 30/09/2026
