Project Engineer

Join TOMRA’s team of Product Experts a Project Engineer.

Our Project Engineer plays a key role in delivering engineering solutions for our Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) portfolio. You will be central in supporting strategic and operational initiatives such as new product deployments, upgrades, and process automation. You’ll also contribute to product improvements and provide technical support to ensure reliable performance and compliance.

As a Project Engineer, you’ll be involved in product innovation, process optimisation, and continuous improvement activities. You will also be collaborating across teams, engaging with stakeholders, and proactively addressing technical challenges under the guidance of our senior engineers.

Some of the other duties you may perform include:

• Develop a working understanding of TOMRA’s product portfolio, including RVM hardware and software.
• Lead engineering efforts on strategic projects, focusing on safety, uptime, and performance optimisation.
• Collaborate with other Product Experts and cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative solutions.
• Act as a technical escalation point for issues involving TOMRA partners and internal stakeholders.
• Support the Product Expert team with technical troubleshooting, diagnostics, and solution development.
• Provide project oversight from inception to implementation, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment.
• Assist with technical training to internal teams and external partners.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (including suppliers, contractors, and regulatory bodies) to ensure alignment on compliance, safety, and technical requirements throughout the project lifecycle
• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with TOMRA SAFE Standards and SafeWork guidelines.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement controls to mitigate HSE risks.
• Actively participate in safety briefings and contribute to continuous improvement in HSE practices.

Qualifications

What makes a good Project Engineer at TOMRA:

• Tertiary qualification in engineering (mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or related field).
• Previous experience in engineering project team environments.
• Sound understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, including integration, testing, and lifecycle support.
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, NX) for mechanical design, prototyping, and documentation (desirable).
• Proficient in data analytics, leveraging tools such as SQL and Python to identify trends and investigate underlying issues, driving actionable insights.
• Experience or willingness to learn project scheduling, resource allocation, and basic project management principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to convey technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Previous hands-on or field experience in engineering, installation, or technical support is valued.

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation making a real impact on sustainability.
• Work with passionate, collaborative teams in a supportive environment.
• Be a part of doing great things for the planet and communities!

Does this sound like you?! If so we would love to hear from you!

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About the Company

TOMRA: Where Innovation Meets Impact

At TOMRA, we’re not just recycling—we’re reinventing it.

Our mission? Clean Loop Recycling: a smarter, greener way to keep drink containers in circulation and out of our oceans, streets, and landfills. Thanks to our cutting-edge reverse vending technology, used containers get a second (and third, and fourth!) chance at life—turning back into containers again and again.

With over 900 collection points across New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania, we’re proud to be making a real difference across Australia.

When you join TOMRA, you become a Looper—part of a passionate crew that’s all about doing good for the planet and our communities. We live and breathe our values of Responsibility, Passion, and Innovation, and we’re always looking for people who share that energy to join us.

We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, celebrating the diversity of our team and the communities we serve. No matter your background, culture, language, or life journey—your perspective matters here.

Ready to loop in?

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