Applications Engineer

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 the Applications Engineer in our office in Leuven, you'll play a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and validating applications and machines that redefine industry standards. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you'll translate customer needs into innovative technical solutions that contribute to the differentiation and competitiveness of TOMRA Food's products and services. 

This role will be initially focused on our Belt Sorting products but will expand to other product lines as required.  

Key Responsibilities:

Requirements Analysis: 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand customer requirements and pain points. 
• Translate customer needs into technical specifications and requirements for software applications and hardware improvements. 

Application Development: 

• Design and develop software and system applications that align with our strategic goals. 
• Work with the Software and AI team to develop AI models, including data labelling and model testing and refinement.
• Implement solutions that enhance the user experience and contribute to the overall value proposition.

Integration with Business Processes: 

• Ensure seamless integration of applications with existing business processes and systems.
• Identify automation opportunities and drive process improvements in collaboration with internal teams.

Collaboration: 

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, marketing, R&D, and customer support escalations. 
• Provide technical support and expertise to enhance overall value proposition. 
• Flexibly collaborate within teams and remotely to achieve shared objectives.

Health & Safety:

• Champion a "Safety First" culture across TOMRA, our customers, and the industry.

About You:

• Relevant Tertiary Degree (Engineering, Maths, Statistics, Science or Similar) or a Diploma/Certificate in a Technical or Engineering field with extensive relevant industry experience.  
• Experience in product management, project management or product development. 
• Experience in the food industry or sensor technology sectors would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in testing and validation of software and hardware solutions. 
• Knowledge of AI modelling is advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication. 
• Technical expertise in mechanical, electrical/electronics, software, networking and controls.
• Ability to build positive and effective relationships with key stakeholders. 
• Exposure to project management methodologies 
• Basic to advanced analytical skills for producing information mainly from business systems.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, dedicated, flexible and able to work autonomously.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%. 

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:

• Access to our share purchase program.
• Bonus on personal and company performance, meal vouchers, eco-cheques.
• 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.