
We’re seeking an 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 over 7 years’ experience, preferably in medical devices, and a qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design. 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
Product testing and documentation
Medical device regulation
Detailed design and specification development
Cero skills will be highly advantageous
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.

Welcome to Fisher & Paykel Healthcare. We are a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of products and systems for use in acute and chronic respiratory care, surgery and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Driven by a strong sense of purpose, we are working to improve patient care and outcomes through inspired and world-leading healthcare solutions. The needs of our customers and their patients drive everything we do. We call this commitment Care by Design.