Product Development Engineer

About the Role

Join Fisher & Paykel Healthcare in Auckland as a Product Development Engineer. This role invites early-career engineers passionate about enhancing patient outcomes through innovation to collaborate with experienced professionals in the MedTech space. You'll contribute to inventive projects from concept through execution within a supportive, team-oriented setting, gaining valuable insights into medical device design, development standards, and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams including R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance.
• Assist in the design and engineering of cutting-edge medical devices.
• Develop, test, and refine prototypes, driving iterative product enhancements.
• Support product validation, comprehensive documentation, and participate in design reviews.
• Engage in projects spanning early ideas to final product release.
• Learn and apply quality management and regulatory compliance within healthcare product development.

Requirements

• Up to three years of experience in relevant engineering fields.
• A degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering, or closely related disciplines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with eagerness to learn and collaborate.
• Effective communication skills to engage with team members and stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset focused on ownership and professional growth.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Understanding of product development lifecycles.
• Hands-on experience with prototype creation and fabrication.
• Familiarity with manufacturing techniques such as injection molding.
• Knowledge of product testing procedures and technical documentation.
• Basic experience in project coordination or timeline planning.
• Awareness of medical device standards and regulated industry practices is a plus.

Why Work With Us?

• Opportunity to learn from and collaborate with leading engineers and mentors.
• Access to structured learning paths and career development opportunities.
• Practical involvement throughout the full product development process.
• Contribution to impactful healthcare products improving patient lives.
• Be part of a respectful, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace culture.

Diversity and Inclusion

Our workplace culture is nurtured through trust and respect, supported by employee-led groups such as Spectra (LGBTQ+), Manaaki (Māori), and WISE (Women in Science & Engineering), among others. We are committed to inclusivity and creating a positive societal impact through partnerships with organizations promoting workplace inclusion and diversity.

Recruitment Process

We design our recruitment thoughtfully to support candidates of all backgrounds and identities. Candidates needing accommodations during the application process are encouraged to express their needs confidentially. Previous applicants declined within the past three months are advised not to apply again at this time.