Role overview

Halter is transforming agriculture by developing autonomous grazing management systems that free farmers from traditional constraints. As an Electronics Engineer in our Failure Analysis team, you’ll investigate and resolve electronic failures in our advanced collar and tower devices, which must operate reliably for 6–10 years globally without servicing or repair. This is a hands-on technical role based in Auckland where you’ll drive complex electromechanical devices to root cause and translate findings into product improvements.

Key responsibilities

Take ownership of high-impact electronic failure modes and pursue them to clear, evidence-based root causes using a methodical, first-principles approach.
Debug and diagnose failed electronics at sub-system and component level across power generation, ultra-low power circuits, RF and antenna systems, battery technology, high-voltage pulse circuits, microcontrollers and sensors.
Operate and master a full range of electronic diagnostic tools including oscilloscopes, network analyzers, thermal imaging, microscopy and X-ray analysis to isolate faults.
Connect in-field failure events and return data to physical failure signatures on hardware, bridging the gap between real-world performance and laboratory investigation.
Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, production and supplier quality teams to investigate failures and implement corrective design actions.
Develop and refine failure analysis processes, tooling and methodologies to improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce no-fault-found rates.
Mentor junior engineers in technical knowledge and failure analysis approaches, and support recruitment to build a capable team.

Requirements

Solid electronics engineering experience with hands-on expertise diagnosing field failures in complex, highly integrated hardware at board and component level.
Strong foundational knowledge of analog, digital, power and RF circuit fundamentals, ideally including ultra-low power IoT design, battery systems, solar technology, DC-DC conversion, high-voltage generation and standard interfaces such as I2C and SPI.
Proficiency with electronic diagnostic and test equipment, and competence reading schematics and PCB layouts to trace faults systematically.
A BE degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or equivalent relevant qualification.
Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical findings into clear, actionable feedback for cross-functional teams.
Strong sense of ownership, bias for action, collaborative approach and willingness to engage with broader challenges beyond your immediate scope.

What makes this role worth considering

You’ll work within a high-performance team culture that values out-thinking, out-working and out-caring to deliver meaningful change in global agriculture. Your failure analysis work directly impacts farmers worldwide and shapes the long-term reliability and sustainability of products operating in demanding field conditions across diverse climates and environments.