Parts Preparation

TOMRA Food is a multinational organisation and a leading provider of sensor-based sorting, peeling and integrated post-harvest solution for the food industries. Transforming global food production to maximise food safety and minimise food loss by making sure Every Resource Counts™, has been our strength for over 50 years. 

At TOMRA, we want people to innovate, show passion in their work and be responsible. We encourage the freedom to innovate and take risks that result in breakthroughs that challenge the status quo. We value passion that focuses and commits to meeting success. We believe in a responsible and safe mindset that takes care of our customers, products, and fellow employees. 

Join the resource revolution

As a Parts preparation & Refurbishment engineer you are the person which our service organization can rely on to prepare parts and produce assemblies, used by our service engineers worldwide to maintain and repair our sorters in our office in Leuven.

Together with the quality team you are also the person who checks, repairs and follows up on returned parts, this as well internally as towards our suppliers. And at the same time, you work together with the R&D department to improve designs or create test systems.

Daily presence in the office in Leuven is required.

Key tasks:

• (Pre-)Programming of Electronics boards / industrial PCs / Electronic devices in general
• Building together assemblies which are used by our service engineers in the field worldwide
• Being the interface between our service organization and the supplier for repairs
• You develop test jigs and tools with the help of R&D to make troubleshooting and programming possible and easier 
• You are part of the global RMA process where parts can be shipped from other hubs for repair
• You are a partner for R&D to validate new designs and propose changes
• Assist in building Prototypes
• As production engineer you are working with all technical and logistic teams in the company

• A bachelor’s degree in Electro-IT Engineering would be an advantage
• You have a natural talent for troubleshooting analogue & digital Electronics
• Computer Hardware and configuration have no secrets to you
• You have a good knowledge of IP and its applications, IP routing protocols, LAN/WAN switching, 4G/5G, WiFi and VPN solutions
• Working meticulous and structured is important for you
• You have knowledge on industrial programming tools
• English is a must

It’s considered a plus if you have:

• Working knowledge of basic electrical power circuits and PLC circuits would be an advantage
• Knowledge of Siemens PLC Step 7 and TIA portal and other PLC brands is an advantage
• You have knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus TCP, OPC DA/UA, profibus/profinet,…)
• Apart from electronics you also are not afraid of mechanical work
• Adherence to all safety procedures.

Why Work for Us?

At TOMRA Food, we offer a long-term career. Here’s what you can expect when you become part of our team:

• Hospitalisation insurance with dental care for you and your family.
• Group insurance (life, retirement, disability).
• Bike lease.
• Access to our share purchase program.
• Bonus on personal and company performance, meal vouchers, eco-cheques.
• 26 days of annual leave (20 statutory + 6 based on 39/hour contract).
• Be part of a mission to transform how we all obtain, use, and reuse the planet’s resources to enable a world without waste.
• Inclusive company culture that values diversity, well-being, and strong camaraderie among our teammates 
• Global career opportunities with a strong record for promoting internally.
• Professional training and development: We are passionate about people and seeing them succeed.
• We love innovation, a collaborative environment where idea sharing and being creative is encouraged.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you All applications will be managed in the strictest confidence.

TOMRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristics. Reasonable accommodations will be made and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.