2022 Junior Mechanical Design Engineer (Start ASAP)

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 phone. 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 about each other, and we're obsessed with making a difference for our customers.

About the role

Halter is looking for a talented Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our world-class team. This is an exciting opportunity to take on the unique challenge of developing products that are pushing the boundaries of durability and ergonomics.

We’re looking for people who are comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where they will be challenged on a daily basis. To succeed you will need to be able to learn quickly and use your own initiative while working under pressure and to tight deadlines. We embrace learning, we strive to help each other succeed, and will help you make this the best job you’ll ever have. 

What your day could look like

• Actively participate in a vast variety of mechanical design projects from conceptualisation through to high-volume mass production.
• Develop your skills in Design for manufacturing and Design for Assembly woven into product development.
• Play a key part in developing Halter’s innovative mechanical testing and validation program.
• Fully utilise Halter’s extensive on-site prototyping and testing facilities to inform critical design decisions.
• Expand your knowledge of cutting edge rapid prototyping and production technologies.
• Working with and supporting other mechanical engineers and the wider Halter team, contributing to your teammates’ success, challenging the team to continuously test and improve, and encouraging collaboration and task sharing.
• And finally, this is a start-up, so you’ll also be rolling your sleeves up and helping with whatever is required.

What we’re looking for

• A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field is highly desired.
• 1+ years of professional experience in a rapid design environment.
• Experience using CAD packages, preferably Solidworks.
• Someone who approaches hard to solve problems with a positive and can-do attitude.
• Someone who can demonstrate a clear understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
• Someone who strives to take ownership of projects and drive them forwards to completion

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 start-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.
• The opportunity to supercharge your career in a supportive and caring environment.
• Our ideas are truly valued, we are able to move fast, and our impact is real.
• State of the art, dog-friendly office that’s been thoughtfully designed right in the heart of Auckland city.
• Delicious snacks and drinks are available for your daily flow.
• Our personal growth is important. Halter offers an annual $1000 self-development budget to be used for anything that fuels personal growth.
• Our time to recharge is valued, we’re offered wellness leave & unlimited paid annual leave.
• Importantly, we offer a competitive remuneration package made up of salary, benefits and an employee stock ownership plan.

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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