Applications Engineer

**Company Description**
TOMRA Food is a multinational organization and a leading provider of sensor-based sorting, peeling and integrated post-harvest solution for the food industries. Transforming global food production to maximize food safety and minimize 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 **

**Primary Job Functions**
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand customer requirements and pain points
- Work with 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
- Collaborate with internal teams to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, marketing, R&D, and customer support escalations
- Provide technical support and expertise to enhance the overall value proposition
- Can work within a team environment or remotely to achieve tasks
- Promote a “Safety first” culture throughout the company, our customers, and our industry

**Qualifications** 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
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with spectroscopy and/or hyperspectral imaging, including data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation
- Proficiency in Python and Excel for data analysis
- Experience in product management, project management or product development
- Experience in the food industry or any other industry engaged in sensor technology would be advantageous
- Experience in testing and validation of software and hardware solutions
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Demonstrated technical skills (mechanical, electrical/electronics, software, networking and controls or similar) in at least one area
- Ability to build positive and effective relationships with key stakeholders
- Exposure to project management work and methodologies
- Basic analytical skills for producing information mainly from business systems, Advanced skills preferred
- Attention to detail, analytical, dedicated, flexible and able to work autonomously

**Travel**:

- Ability to travel to customer or international TOMRA sites for up to 30% of time
- Must be able to drive without restrictions and possess a valid Driver’s License
- Must be able to obtain a valid passport for travel

**Work Environment**:

- Ability to be in the office 3 days a week when not travelling
- Ability to work in Food processing plants, farms, cold storage facilities, and outside in high/low temperatures
- Willingness and ability to work overtime, as requested

**Physical Requirements**:

- Able to perform frequent bending, kneeling, and standing, and work in confined spaces.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., on a regular basis.
- Ability to distinguish between the full range of colours in the colour spectrum.
- No major food allergies that would impede ability to work around or near food, nuts, fruits, and vegetables.

**Additional Information** Why work for us**:

- Birthday leave - have a day off on us
- Onsite car parking
- We love innovation, so we offer a collaborative environment where idea sharing and thinking outside the box is encouraged
- You may also know us as the award-winning kiwi success story we strive for greatness and that is reflected from our history and into our future as TOMRA
- Global career opportunities with a strong record for promoting internally
- Professional training and development: We are passionate about people and seeing them succeed.
- We care for the planet and want to make a difference for the future
- Kiwisaver employer contribution paid on top of base salary

At TOMRA we proudly recognise cultural diversity, inclusiveness of thought and individuals to create a great working environment for our employees. So, even if you don’t think you tick all the boxes and the requirements, but you have what it takes, we would still like to hear from you.