R&D Engineer

**Company Description**
**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**
**Job Description**
At TOMRA Food, the Systems & Sensors team takes ownership of how all components in our machines work together. In addition, we focus on the quality of inspection by designing cutting-edge vision systems to unlock the ultimate sorting capability, ensure quality, minimise waste and maximise customer value. Together with the other teams in R&D, we are proud to own the complexity and deliver the breakthrough.


**Your Mission**
As a
**Systems Engineer**
, you are the technical linchpin that connects innovative R&D concepts to robust, market-leading machine performance. You will:



- Take the technical lead in the end-to-end design, configuration, installation and testing of our roadmap sorting machines.
- Innovate vision systems: Actively support the research and development of optical systems and sensor technologies, pushing boundaries of inspection quality.
- Drive optimisation: utilise your hands on approach to build test-setups, rigorously collect and analyse data and document findings to drive machine improvements.
- Complete technical documentation: Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture, configuration and operational procedures.
- Have cross-functional impact: Collaborate across a vast technical landscape including optics, automation, production, supply chain and service. Provide technical guidance and demonstrate leadership.

**Qualifications**
**About You:**

- Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Physics or a related Science field.
- A passion for technology and genuine curiosity about how things work drive you to explore new methods and improve machine performance with a hands-on approach.
- Proven ability to take ownership in technical and complex interdisciplinary projects and manage tasks independently.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: automation, vision systems, photonics, optics or spectroscopy.
- Familiar with data analysis, programming & modelling tools (e.g., python, MATLAB).
- Strong analytical mindset with a methodical approach to problem-solving.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- A team player who thrives in working with cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing and quality assurance.
- Able to work effectively in an international and culturally diverse working environment.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

**Additional Information**
**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.