Electronics Engineer Junior/Graduate - Pre-register null

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 an Electronics Engineer (Grad or someone with some professional experience) to join a team developing that is working on the next generation of electronics hardware. We’re looking for someone who is eager to dive in and get hands-on. Someone who is hungry to learn and help push our hardware forward confidently and quickly. We’re looking for someone who is efficient, detailed and results-driven.

Do you want to join an incredible team and do the best work of your life? Look no further.

What your day could look like

• Ownership of design or optimisation of electrical subsystems to achieve critical performance, power, and cost specifications.
• Conducting design verification and validation testing to quantify the quality and reliability of hardware systems.
• Reporting clear test conclusions to the wider team to drive improvements.
• Designing and building ancillary systems, jigs, devices, and processes to support hardware and firmware development and device production.
• Providing technical support and fault-finding assistance to internal Halter team members or external suppliers as required.
• Rapid root-cause analysis on hardware related issues, communicating to the wider team and feeding resolutions back into production.
• Collaborating with firmware, advanced systems, mechanical, production, and Farm teams.

What we’re looking for

• BE degree in Electronics Engineering or similar degree
• Graduating or 1 year of professional experience working on electrical hardware
• Strong understanding of analog fundamentals and design including resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, BJT transistors, CMOS and OpAmps.
• Strong understanding of digital fundamentals and design: MCUs, ADC, DAC, PWM, communications protocols (UART, SPI, I2C etc)
• Ability to design PCBs using Altium Designer or equivalent
• Understanding of basic power electronic designs including Buck converters, Boost converters and LDOs.
• Ability to test and debug electronics
• Proficiency with basic EE tools e.g. oscilloscopes, signal generators, LCR meters etc.
• Proficiency with EE simulation such as LTSpice
• Ability to thrive in a self-driven and demanding startup atmosphere
• Remain engaged, proactive and positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for your output and results
• Exceptional organisation and communication skills

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.
• 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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