Product Development Materials Engineer at Fisher & Paykel Appliances

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Materials Science, Metallurgy, Metal Manufacturing, Metal Coatings, Materials Performance, Failure Analysis, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Technical Troubleshooting, Experimental Work, Analysis, Recommendations

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

The Role At Fisher & Paykel Appliances, we design with people in mind and the lives lived around our products. We aim to create moments of delight together in the heart of the home, sustainably enhancing the quality of people's lives, now and for future generations. This purpose is the very heart of why we exist; it's our reason for being here. We are driven by our values of being trusted, sustainably minded, innovative, generous, and curious. As a team, we take a collaborative approach and have a working environment where all ideas are heard, evaluated, and tested against our leading goal - to be the world's most human centered appliance brand. We’re looking for an experienced Materials Engineer / Materials Scientist with a strong background in metals, metallurgy, or metal manufacturing to join our Product Development Materials Team. If you thrive in an industrial environment and enjoy solving complex materials challenges, you’ll feel right at home here. What you’ll bring A tertiary qualification in materials science, metallurgy, or a related field At least 5 years’ experience in metals or metal‑processing industries Practical knowledge of metal coatings, materials performance, and failure analysis Experience in home appliances or similar manufacturing environments (advantageous) Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering, quality, procurement, and manufacturing teams. What you’ll do Lead material selection and validation for new components and products Support our product development engineers in Auckland and Dunedin with expert materials insight and performance evaluation Work with procurement and suppliers to assess material options that improve performance or deliver commercial benefits Provide technical troubleshooting and guidance on materials behaviour, interactions, and applications Operate and maintain test equipment, conduct experimental work, analyse results, and deliver clear recommendations across multiple concurrent projects. Why join us Our environment is designed to allow people to thrive. Our culture is one in which our people can constantly develop, working alongside a team of talented and skilled engineers and scientists. You will have real opportunities for technical growth and leadership within a global organisation. You'll be part of a team-based culture that offers benefits such as development opportunities, a challenging and supportive work environment, leading technology, work/life balance, competitive remuneration, superannuation scheme and a full on-site subsidised cafeteria and buying privileges. Fisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. Fisher & Paykel has been designing products since 1934 and has grown into a global company with products sold in more than 50 countries around the world. The best innovators don’t just understand technology, they understand people. We design technology that enriches and improves people’s lives. By challenging conventional appliance design these world-first technologies have changed the way we live forever. Learn more about Fisher & Paykel

Responsibilities

Lead material selection and validation for new components and products while supporting product development engineers with expert materials insight. Provide technical troubleshooting and guidance on materials behavior and maintain test equipment for experimental work.