Operations Engineer

Company description:

Our story began more than 50 years ago, when one doctor and two engineers designed a better way to care. Today, we are a thriving global business, and our products, used in acute and chronic respiratory care, surgery and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, make a difference to millions of patients every year.

Job description:

Care to join a team of good people?

Our Operations engineering team is recruiting! Bring your authentic skillset to this engineering opportunity.

About The Role

Operations engineers have an important part to play in the supply of our products.  We apply analytical thinking and continuous improvement methods to achieve optimal manufacturing processes and outcomes whilst actively managing risk throughout the operation.

This role offers an opportunity to join the Operations Engineering Team where your engineering expertise, project management and stakeholder engagement skills will have the chance to shine. You will be working in a high volume and fast paced production environment, with responsibilities including complex problem solving, root cause analysis & troubleshooting, project management, continuous improvement activities and technical documentation.

This is a hands-on, results focussed role where you will be challenged to solve problems and build cross-functional relationships as you endeavour to implement the right solutions for our manufactured products and processes. You will need to be adaptable and able to get things done in challenging and uncertain circumstances.

About You

The skills and experience you can bring include:

• A Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent)
• Ideally 1-2 years' engineering experience in manufacturing
• Excellent communication skills and solid problem-solving skills
• Some project management experience
• Good understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles
• Experience in 3-D modelling packages (Solidworks)
• An understanding of measurement systems & statistical analysis
• Automation, electronics or software experience is an advantage.

We'd love to talk with you, please apply online today.

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 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 [email protected].

Requisition ID: 6674
Posting end date: ​21/08/2026