Mechanical Engineering Internship 2026/2027

About Halter At Halter, we’re 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 toward their next break—no quad bikes, no dogs, no fences. Our customers are revolutionizing grazing with Halter, changing lives and transforming an industry. People join Halter to do meaningful work: solving challenging problems within a talented team and a high‑performance culture. About The Role Halter is looking for high performing Mechanical Engineering students to join the Halter Hardware team for the summer. Your work will be fundamental to ensuring the success of the hardware team’s goals and pivotal in driving key performance improvements across the product. You will work closely with the Electronics, Mechanical, Firmware, and Production engineering teams in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment where decisions are made quickly and everyone has an impact. The internship will run from mid‑to‑late November 2026 through February 2027. It is onsite, full‑time, and requires a 40‑hour work week. What Your Day Could Look Like Product Development – Assist the mechanical team in designing, prototyping, and testing new devices, including design for injection moulding, sheet metal, metal extrusion, and die casting. Production – Help production engineers solve complex challenges, increase efficiencies, and refine the production machine. Testing & Validation – Design and execute thorough test regimes to fully qualify new products or iterations. Reduce device cost, increase device reliability and performance. Design and build ancillary jigs, fixtures, and test equipment to support hardware development and production. Assist with the procurement of components and parts. Assist the hardware team with any other miscellaneous projects required to complete high‑level team objectives. Who are we looking for? Enrolled in your penultimate or final year, or have recently completed a mechanical, mechatronics, or related engineering degree. Deeply curious with a strong desire to learn and grow in all areas. Energetic and excited about what we’re striving for at Halter. Passionate about your field of study and engaged in relevant extracurricular activities. Hungry, willing to be stretched, and eager to produce your best work now. Interns are fully fledged team members given ownership and responsibility like everyone else. Ready to join an intense, high‑impact team that learns quickly and delivers real change. Why our team loves working at Halter A genuine connection to our mission of making a difference in the world. The excitement, risk, and reward of a high‑growth technology scale‑up. Pride of joining an iconic New Zealand technology company that is growing globally. Opportunity to work with and grow alongside a diverse, highly talented team. An environment that values ideas, moves fast, and creates real impact. Work that genuinely matters—helping farmers improve livelihoods, spend more time with family, and build sustainable operations. Our culture nurtures autonomy, mastery, and continuous learning. We love that it’s hard and remain committed to achieving real change. Our Office First Approach We believe a world‑class, in‑person office culture is the best way for high‑performing teams to thrive. Working from the office daily is our default, but we flex when needed within a high‑trust environment that values strong, trusted relationships. Our office vibe is energetic and supportive, enabling growth, learning, and impact through collaboration. Join our team Halter is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and do their best work. If you think you have what it takes but don’t meet every requirement, please still get in touch; we’d love to chat. If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply by sending a cover letter explaining why you’re excited about this role and working at Halter, along with your CV, and we’ll be in touch. Feel free to check out our careers page for more information on working at Halter and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram. #J-18808-Ljbffr