Über diese Home Solutions Solar Design Engineer Stelle bei GE Appliances
The Role
Fisher & Paykel is an iconic New Zealand brand, a global company with a strong local heritage. Our origins inspire our culture of curiosity and passion to develop solutions designed around people - these are some of the core elements that make us unique.
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-centred appliance brand.
Design smarter homes. Power a more sustainable future.
At Fisher & Paykel Home Solutions, we're helping homeowners embrace cleaner, smarter energy solutions. As we continue to grow our residential solar and whole-of-home energy offering, we're looking for an experienced Residential Solar Design Engineer to join our Design Services team.
This is a true engineering design role where you'll create innovative residential solar and energy solutions that deliver exceptional performance, reliability and customer value. Working alongside our Product, Sales, Installation and Service teams, you'll transform customer requirements into practical, technically robust designs that make sustainable living more accessible.
With a strong and growing pipeline of residential projects across Auckland and beyond, you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse designs while contributing to the future of integrated home energy solutions.
Where you’ll make your mark
As one of our technical design specialists, you'll develop detailed residential solar and energy system designs that meet engineering, regulatory and customer requirements. You'll interpret customer specifications, prepare detailed drawings, undertake energy modelling and system calculations, and ensure every solution is both technically sound and commercially practical.
Working closely with our cross-functional teams, you'll provide the technical expertise that supports successful installations and outstanding customer experiences. You'll also contribute to continuously improving our design processes, standards and internal capability as our Home Solutions business continues to evolve.
Your work will span residential solar PV systems, whole-of-home energy solutions, energy modelling, HVAC and hot-water system considerations, load calculations, and designing solutions that help homeowners reduce energy costs while improving sustainability.
You're an engineer who enjoys solving problems and designing practical solutions that make a real difference. You combine technical expertise with curiosity, attention to detail and a passion for creating better outcomes for customers.
You’ll bring
Three or more years' experience designing or installing residential solar systems, with HVAC or hot-water system experience highly regarded.
Strong knowledge of AS/NZS standards including 4777, 5033, 5139 and 4509, together with a sound understanding of residential construction and building codes.
Experience using industry design and modelling software such as SolarPlus, PVSyst, TRNSYS or Revit.
Strong analytical capability, attention to detail and confidence managing multiple design priorities.
Beyond your technical capability, you're collaborative, customer-focused and enjoy working with others to solve complex challenges. You're comfortable questioning traditional approaches, continuously improving the way work is done, and sharing your knowledge with those around you. Above all, you'll bring a strong commitment to quality, safety and delivering exceptional customer outcomes.
What we offer
This is an opportunity to design solutions that genuinely improve the way people live.
We offer the opportunity to join a large, complex global organisation that is proudly headquartered in New Zealand. You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team working at the forefront of residential renewable energy, you’ll play a meaningful role in helping household across New Zealand and Australia transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy, one thoughtfully designed solution at a time.
Alongside a competitive salary and a hybrid working environment from a modern new Penrose, Auckland headquarters, you'll have access to real development pathways and meaningful progression opportunities. As part of our team, you'll also enjoy generous discounts on Fisher & Paykel and Haier products, life and disability insurance, subsidised medical cover, access to our industry-leading Whānau/Family leave policy, a subsidised on-site café, and complimentary parking when you're in the office.
All of this, supported by exceptional leadership and the credibility of a world-class heritage brand — one that continues to be recognised as one of New Zealand's most Trusted Brands, year after year.
Ready to join us? Submit your CV and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.
From the grandest of ideas to the smallest of details, every day we're turning our passion into performance and improving life through good design.
Here at Fisher & Paykel we're passionate about our customers and we care about the details. It's this passion that inspires us towards reaching our goal - to become the most human-centred appliance brand in the world.
If you're passionate about engineering, innovation and creating better energy solutions for homes, we'd love to hear from you.
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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.
