R&D Engineer

☞ TOMRA

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Update day: 06-12-2025

Location: Mechelen Antwerp

Category: R & D

Industry: Industrial Automation

Position: Mid-Senior level

Job type: Full-time

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Company DescriptionAbout TOMRA: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 DescriptionWe are looking for a Senior R&D Engineer to join our Sensor Systems team, within the R&D department. In this role, you will report to the Technology Manager | Sensor Systems and be based in our office in Leuven, Belgium.Our Sensor Systems Team is responsible for the development of the electronic, illumination, and optical-imaging technologies, and their subsequent integration with and validation of the electro-mechanical, automation and software aspects of our TOMRA’s sorting platforms.You Will Be Responsible For The
  • Research, development, test, and evaluation of Systems technologies.
  • Support the development of systems technologies from concept to product.
  • Technical leadership and support to junior team members.
  • Cross-functional technical analysis, documentation & dissemination of results.
  • Promoting and maintaining good R&D practices and processes.
As part of the Sensor Systems team, you will work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment. Each day will present a new opportunity to tackle new challenges bridging a range of technical fields (e.g. optics, automation, spectroscopy, data-analysis, electronics). The broad scope of work will give you the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of real time solutions to customers and participate in long-range R&D projects.QualificationsAbout you:
  • Degree in Engineering/Physics/Applied Science.
  • 4+ years of relevant industrial experience or post-graduate training.
  • Knowledgeable in one or more of the following disciplines:
    • applied science, automation, vision systems, optics, or spectroscopy.
  • Experienced in basic programming or modelling tools (e.g. Python).
  • Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior team members.
  • Scientific mindset/methodology – a practical problem solver.
  • Readily able to convey complex concepts to senior leadership.
  • Team worker - at ease in high-performance multidisciplinary teams.
  • Open to travel to validate prototypes on site (domestic & international).
Additional InformationWhy work for us:You will have long-term career opportunities, with a globally renowned company and the following:
  • 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-cheque.
  • Laptop & mobile.
  • 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 thinking outside the box is encouraged.
How To ApplyIf 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, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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