Junior Failure Analysis Engineer

At Halter were on a mission to enable farmers and graziers to run the most productive and sustainable operations. Our customers are using Halter to break free from the time-intensive constraints of conventional practices. Imagine watching 500 cattle stand up and walk calmly towards their next break No quad bikes no dogs no fences. Just a group of cattle walking at their own pace. People say it looks like magic. Our customers are revolutionizing grazing with Halter. Its changing lives and transforming an industry. People join Halter to do meaningful work. By joining us youll be solving challenging problems within a talented team and a culture built for high performance. Our team out-think out-work and out-care. Were committed to delivering real change in the world - this isnt easy and in truth we love that its hard.

Were backed to deliver on a mission that matters by Tier 1 investors including Founders Fund Bessemer Venture Partners BOND DCVC Blackbird Promus Ventures Rocket Labs Peter Beck and Icehouse ventures.

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Were changing the way the world farms - and with that comes a responsibility to the producers worldwide who trust us with their animals. Were looking for a highly capable and first-principled individual to join our Failure Analysis team and debug failed hardware to root cause both from the field and lab testing. Halter collars arent serviced arent repairable and need to last 6-10 years anywhere across the globe. To achieve this we need to know about every failure in the field and how to eliminate it.

Youll be responsible for debugging and diagnosing failed hardware including collars and tower components to deeply understand the root cause. Halter products are complex highly integrated electromechanical devices and debugging and root-causing the many different failure modes that occur requires an inquisitive mindset and methodical approach. This is both a technical and operational role where you will be central to closing the feedback loop between our lab & field performance and our engineering teams ensuring that each failure is investigated understood and used to improve product reliability.

This is a huge opportunity for the right person - you will have a lasting impact on farmers across the globe.

• Personally contribute to high-impact failure modes. This is a hands-on role; youll be very close to the product.

• Actively participate in developing the processes and ways of working to improve accuracy and reduce no-fault-founds.

• Work closely with hardware firmware production supplier quality and networking teams to investigate failures and find root cause.

• Electronics engineering experience with hands-on experience debugging hardware.

• Experience with diagnosing field failures and understanding the relationships between in-field events and product failures

• Excellent communication skills to share your technical findings with others

• A deep curiosity and first-principles approach to finding root causes with clear evidence.

• Strong sense of ownership and a bias for action - youre not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuck into wider challenges when required.

• Low ego highly collaborative and willing to play for the front of the Jersey.

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 dont necessarily tick every requirement on this job description please still get in touch and apply to Halter. Wed love to chat to see if youll be an epic fit!

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

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• Work that genuinely matters. Every now and again a company comes along that transforms an entire industry and leaves the world in a better place. Our team gets to be part of something truly meaningful helping farmers improve their livelihoods spend more time with their families and build more sustainable operations.

• Spectacular people solving hard problems. Our culture is designed for talented people to do work that changes lives. The team is filled with diverse kind and driven people who push each other to do their best work. Youll be thrown into the deep end tackling complex challenges and building something tangible that solves real problems.

• Youll grow here. Autonomy mastery and learning define how we work. Youll have the freedom to work on interesting problems master new skills and continuously develop yourself both through your role and our $1000 personal growth fund.

• This isnt easy and we love that its hard. Working at Halter will be the most rewarding and the most challenging work of your life. We move fast take bold bets and work hard to reshape an entire industry. As one team member put it: Joining Halter is a bit like strapping yourself to a rocket ship but its an epic journey to be a part of!

Required Experience:

Junior IC