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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.\nWe 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.\nDesign smarter homes. Power a more sustainable future.\nAt Fisher & Paykel Home Solutions,we'rehelping homeowners embrace cleaner, smarter energy solutions. As we continue to grow our residential solar and whole-of-home energy offering,we'relooking for an experienced Residential Solar Design Engineer to join our Design Services team.\nThis is a true engineering design role whereyou'llcreate innovative residential solar and energy solutions that deliver exceptional performance,reliabilityand customer value. Working alongside our Product, Sales, Installation and Service teams,you'lltransform customer requirements into practical, technically robust designs that make sustainable living more accessible.\nWith a strong and growing pipeline of residential projects across Auckland and beyond,you'llhave the opportunity to work on diverse designs while contributing to the future of integrated home energy solutions.\nWhereyou’llmake your mark\nAs one of our technical design specialists,you'lldevelop detailed residential solar and energy system designs that meet engineering, regulatory and customer requirements.You'llinterpret customer specifications, prepare detailed drawings, undertake energy modelling and system calculations, and ensure every solution is both technically sound and commercially practical.\nWorking closely with our cross-functional teams,you'llprovide the technicalexpertisethat supports successful installations and outstanding customer experiences.You'llalso contribute to continuously improving our design processes, standards and internal capability as our Home Solutions business continues to evolve.\nYour 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.\nYou'rean engineer who enjoys solving problems and designing practical solutions that make a real difference. You combine technicalexpertisewith curiosity, attention to detail and a passion for creating better outcomes for customers.\nYou’llbring\nThree or more years' experience designing or installing residential solar systems, with HVAC or hot-water system experience highly regarded.\n\nStrong knowledge of AS/NZS standards including 4777, 5033, 5139 and 4509, together with a sound understanding of residential construction and building codes.\n\nExperience using industry design and modelling software such asSolarPlus,PVSyst, TRNSYS or Revit.\n\nStrong analytical capability, attention to detail and confidence managing multiple design priorities.\n\nBeyond your technical capability,you'recollaborative, customer-focused and enjoy working with others to solve complex challenges.You'recomfortable questioning traditional approaches, continuously improving the way work is done, and sharing your knowledge with those around you.Above all, you'llbring a strong commitment to quality, safety and delivering exceptional customer outcomes.\nWhat we offer\nThis is an opportunity to design solutions that genuinely improve the way people live.\nWe offer the opportunity to join a large, complex global organisation that is proudly headquartered in New Zealand.You’lljoin a collaborative, forward-thinking team working at the forefront of residential renewable energy,you’llplay a meaningful role in helping household across New Zealand and Australia transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy, one thoughtfully designed solution at a time.\nAlongside a competitive salary and a hybrid working environmentfrom a modern new Penrose, Auckland headquarters,you'llhave 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.\nAll 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.\nhttps://www.trustedbrands.co.nz/results/\nReady to join us? Submit your CV and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.\nFrom the grandest of ideas to the smallest of details, every daywe'returning our passion into performance and improving life throughgood design.\nHere at Fisher & Paykelwe'repassionate about our customers and we care about the details.It'sthis passion that inspires us towards reaching our goal - to become the most human-centred appliance brand in the world.\nIfyou'repassionate about engineering, innovation and creating better energy solutions for homes,we'dlove to hear from you.\nFisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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