Senior Mechanical Engineer

Company Description

TOMRA was founded in 1972, based on the design, manufacturing and sale of reverse vending machines (RVMs) for automated collection of used beverage containers. Today TOMRA provides solutions that enable the circular economy with advanced collection and sorting systems, and food processing by employing sensor-based sorting and grading technology.

TOMRA Collection is a leading innovator in the circular economy and Clean Loop Recycling. Founded on the invention of the world's first reverse vending machine, we are now responsible for approximately 80,000 reverse vending installations across more than 60 markets. By providing an effective and efficient way of collecting, sorting and processing containers, TOMRA's reverse vending systems make it easy for consumers to recycle and contribute to a more sustainable planet.

TOMRA was in 2023 named Norway’s Most Innovative Business, number one in the list of the country's top 25 companies.

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.  

The TOMRA Group has approximately 100,000 installations in over 80 markets worldwide and had total revenues of ~12,2 billion NOK in 2022. The Group employs ~5000 globally and is publicly listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The company headquarters are in Asker, Norway.

Job Description

Are you triggered by new innovative developments? Are you passionate about utilizing the worlds resources in the best practical manner? Are you ready to take on the responsibility by contributing to the future solutions to our Reverse Vending Systems?  

In TOMRA we develop everything under one roof, and we work closely with other Technology disciplines. As a Mechanical Engineer in TOMRA, you will be involved in the whole product lifecycle from generating new product ideas or understanding our customers needs, turning them into parts and modules and following them into production. 

Here you will be responsible for finding solutions to product needs and implement the solutions in ways that are solving our customers' needs. Our Mechanical Engineer team is going to solve the riddles of resource utilization, manufacturing, assembly and service. You will work in close collaboration with highly skilled professionals from all disciplines in a dynamic environment to ensure best possible system solutions. 

Main responsibilities: 

• Responsible for mechanical design of modules and complete systems 
• Undertake design, assembly and review of pilot and test series 
• Ensure project deliverables, ranging from conceptual mockups to final product 
• Responsible for implementing improvements on products in running production 
• Participate in cross discipline task forces to solve specific market requests 
• Propose improvements to products, services and ways of working 
• Communicate with a range of stakeholders from customers to suppliers and understand requirements, needs and limitations to the products

Qualifications

• MSc or BSc in Mechanical design or similar. Relevant work experience may compensate for lack of formal education
• More than 5 years relevant experience
• Interest within technology and product development  
• Well developed communication skills in English and Norwegian, both written and spoken. 
• Experience from module-based product development and knowledge from manufacturing will be valued.  

We are looking for a trustworthy team player with great interpersonal skills who manages to build relationships and enjoys cooperation. An analytical and structured way of working, a strategic mindset and ability to drive initiatives is important factors to succeed in this role.

For the right person there is likely to be opportunities within management and people development.

Additional Information

What will you get in return for all the great things you bring to the table?

• Professional challenges within a growing, market-leading technology company 
• Good opportunities for professional development and competence building through participation in relevant training courses and seminars.  
• Excellent facilities in Asker with modern gym, free parking and electric chargers and our own healthy and varied lunch restaurant 
• Car Pooling group from Oslo; if you’re lucky enough you might share a ride with our CEO – Tove Andersen
• 5 extra days holiday at Easter or Christmas time or between other public holidays in Norwa