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!

Join TOMRA Food as a Hardware Engineer in our dynamic R&D team, where you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining our position as a leader in food sorting technology. You'll design cutting-edge electronics for our next-generation machines and provide crucial support for our existing and legacy machines.

Key Responsibilities:

Hardware/Firmware Design, Development and Integration:

• Design, validate, and deploy electronic hardware (analog and digital).
• Hands-on debugging and problem-solving of hardware and firmware designs.
• Special focus on ARM and FPGA-centric designs.
• Develop and integrate high-speed cameras, image processing hardware, laser acquisition systems, motor controllers, actuators and various monitoring and control hardware/firmware.
• Conduct feasibility studies and prototyping.
• Analyse and resolve performance, quality, obsolescence issues in current hardware/firmware.
• Centralise documentation and application information for accessibility across departments.

Teamwork and Collaboration:

• Collaborate within cross-functional and multinational teams to execute development projects.
• Coach and mentor on hardware-related topics.
• Work with colleagues across various different TOMRA offices to share knowledge and standardise designs and processes.
• Present ideas and information effectively to different stakeholders.

Health and Safety:

• Uphold a “Safety first” approach across hardware and firmware design and development.
• Ensure compliance with established processes, procedures, controls and quality assurance standards.

About You:

• Hold a Master’s degree in electronics engineering or possess equivalent experience.
• Proficient in problem-solving, particularly in machine integration challenges.
• Strong skills in digital design, microcontrollers, FPGAs and related architectures.
• Experience in embedded software development using C/C++.
• Experience with PCBA lifecycle support.
• Familiarity with version control systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of Xilinx Vivado or similar FPGA development tools is advantageous.
• Familiarity with scripting languages like Python is considered a plus.
• Self-staring, results-driven mindset with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• Customer-centric approach and excellent English communication skills.
• Willingness to travel approximately 2-3 days per month.

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.