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Solar Design Engineer - 6mths Fixed Term
full-time•Auckland
About this role
The Role
At Fisher & Paykel Home Solutions, we’re transforming homes across New Zealand and Australia with integrated, low‑carbon technologies that make everyday life better. As we expand our solar and whole‑of‑home energy offerings, we’re now looking for an experienced Solar Design Engineer to deliver high‑quality solar PV and whole‑home energy system designs for residential projects. This role is available for an immediate start for a fixed term of 6 months initially.
What You’ll Do
You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality, technically excellent solar and home energy designs for our customers.
You will:
- Produce detailed solar and whole‑home energy system designs that meet technical, regulatory, and commercial standards.
- Collaborate with Product, Installation, Service, Sales, and wider Haier Group teams to ensure end‑to‑end quality outcomes for customers.
- Engage directly with project requirements—specifications, drawings, costings—and take ownership from design through to winning the project.
- Support the continual improvement of our design processes and build our internal knowledge base.
- Contribute to decarbonisation goals by recommending innovative, future‑fit solutions.
What You Bring
- 3+ years designing and/or installing solar systems (HVAC or hot water design a bonus).
- Engineering degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering.
- Strong working knowledge of AS/NZS 4777, 5033, 5139, 4509 and related standards.
- Proficiency with solar design software: SolarPlus, OpenSolar, Aurora, PVSyst and remove SolarPro, HomePro and PVPlanner.
- Experience with modelling tools like Revit, Archicad, TRNSYS, Amesim.
- Advanced Excel and strong general Microsoft skills.
- Ability to interpret specs, schematics, and technical drawings with precision.
Why Join Us
Work at the forefront of integrated home energy solutions and contribute directly to decarbonising homes across Aotearoa and Australia.
Apply now and let’s talk!
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.
What you'll do
- You will produce detailed solar and whole-home energy system designs that meet various standards. Additionally, you will collaborate with multiple teams to ensure quality outcomes for customers.
About Fisher & Paykel Appliances
Fisher & Paykel Appliances designs, manufactures & markets a range of innovative household appliances developed with a commitment to technology, design, user-friendliness & environmental awareness.
We have been designing products since 1934 & have grown into a global company operating in 50 countries, manufacturing in Thailand, Mexico, China and Italy. Our design heritage is founded on a pioneering spirit & a culture of curiosity that has challenged conventional appliance design to consistently deliver products tailored to human needs.
For us, legacy is about looking to the future while ensuring what we develop today is aligned to the fundamental principles of sustainable design. We are committed to ongoing research and development. Our culture is one of open innovation, which allows people to work collaboratively to find insights & ideas that connect with our customers & respect our planet.
Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd includes other subsidiary companies. Dynamic Cooking Systems Inc, in the USA specialises in outdoor & indoor cooking products some of which are now available in Australia & NZ, & Fisher & Paykel Italy specialises in European cooking products.
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