Mechanical Engineering (Nov 2022)

At Halter, we're unlocking the connection between humans and animals, starting with cows and then expanding to other animals. Driven to revolutionise farming, our world-first technology helps farmers break free from the time-intensive constraints of conventional farming and empowers a more sustainable future for farmers, their cows and our land. Halter is giving farmers the freedom to spend more time with their families, the technology to increase production and meet the growing demand for food and the data to help them care for their cows, which we know is paramount for farmers.

Founded in 2016, Halter has developed a revolutionary farm management system. We fit our solar-powered GPS-enabled smart collars to each dairy cow. We then equip farmers with a simple App for managing their cows. This system enables farmers to remotely shift, virtually fence and proactively monitor their cow’s health, feed and behaviour - all through their phones. Scaling rapidly onto farms across New Zealand, we have the privilege of working alongside exceptional farmers including some of the largest farms in the country. We care deeply for our farmers and their cows, with our customers heavily involved in product development and animal welfare core to our culture.

Our work is turning heads. In 2021, Halter won in two categories at the NZ Hi-Tech Awards and this year, we have been nominated for another two. Our Board comprises tier 1 Silicon Valley investors who have backed the world's best technology companies such as SpaceX, Tesla, Airbnb and Spotify. We’re also fortunate to have Rocket Lab CEO, Peter Beck, as an investor and Board member. We hire the world's best people and provide an epic environment for them to thrive. Our culture is distinctive; we care about high performance and each other, and we're obsessed with making a difference for our customers.

About the role

Halter is looking for high-performing students who are currently completing a Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering degree. Your work will be fundamental in ensuring the success of the hardware team goals and will be pivotal in driving key performance improvements across the product. You will work closely with the Mechanical and Production Engineering teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where decisions are made quickly and everyone has an impact.

This internship will run from the 15th of November 2023 through to the 25th of February 2024. It will be full-time 40 hours a week over this period. 

What your day could look like

• Production - Assist production engineers in solving complex production challenges, increasing efficiencies and refining the production machine.
• Testing & Validation - Design & execute thorough test regimes to fully qualify new products or product iterations.
• Reduce device cost, and increase device reliability and performance.
• Conduct design verification testing to quantify the quality of hardware designs.
• Design and build ancillary jigs, fixtures and test equipment to support hardware development & production.
• Assist with prototyping, development and testing of Halter products and peripherals.
• Assist with the procurement of components and parts
• Work with other engineers to capture and improve the design of the collar and test equipment
• Record and compile data to assist with design decisions and performance feedback
• Improve data capture, analysis and data-driven decision-making in the hardware team.
• Assist the hardware team with any other miscellaneous projects required to complete high-level team objectives.

Who are we looking for?

• You are enrolled in your final year or have a recent completion of a mechanical/mechatronics engineering or similar degree.
• Someone with the right attitude. We’re looking for the deeply curious, those who are driven to learn and grow in all areas.
• Someone energetic and excited about what we’re driving for at Halter.
• A student who is passionate about their field of study and gets involved in extracurricular activities that are relevant to their degree.
• We want someone hungry, who wants to be stretched and who wants to start doing the best work of their life, right now.
• An intern at Halter is a fully-fledged member of the team and you’ll be given opportunity, ownership and responsibility like everyone else.
• If this sounds a little intense, it is. You’ll be working alongside an epic team of the best and brightest. You’ll be having an impact and you’ll be learning quickly - that’s Halter.

Why our team loves working at Halter

• A genuine and shared connection to our mission to make a difference in the world
• The excitement, risk, and reward of a high-growth technology scale-up
• The pride of joining an iconic New Zealand technology company growing successfully on the global stage
• The opportunity to work with and grow alongside a dynamic, and highly talented team with diverse backgrounds
• State-of-the-art, dog-friendly office that’s been thoughtfully designed right in the heart of Auckland city.
• The opportunity to supercharge your career in a supportive and caring environment
• Our ideas are truly valued, we can move fast, and our impact is real
• We offer a competitive remuneration package

Halter is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace — a place where we can each be ourselves and do the best work of our lives. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and under-represented groups of candidates tend to only apply when they meet every requirement. If you think you have what it takes but don’t necessarily tick every requirement on this job description, please still get in touch and apply to Halter. We’d love to chat to see if you’ll be an epic fit!

If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply below by sending through your cover letter explaining why you’re excited about this role and working at Halter, along with your CV, and we’ll be in touch!

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