Machine Learning Engineer*
Tomra Mülheim-Kärlich, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Automation Machinery Manufacturing · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
You will design, implement, and maintain data- and model-centric systems to deliver production-grade machine learning functionality. This includes building end-to-end training pipelines, deploying models for inference, and collaborating with platform teams for cloud and edge serving.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have several years of professional experience in delivering production ML systems with measurable impact. Expertise in Python, computer vision, MLOps, and model optimization frameworks is required.
Benefits
Full description
Company Description
Imagine a place where your contributions lead to real impact. Welcome to TOMRA, where innovation and sustainability are at the core of our mission. From all corners of the world, we transform how we obtain, use, and reuse the planet’s resources. With innovation at our core, we develop and manufacture sensor-based sorting technologies for the global recycling and waste management industry. Our success is reflected in more than 9,000 sorting units installed and a presence in over 100 countries - making TOMRA Recycling a trusted partner for customers around the globe.
At TOMRA, we encourage a culture of purpose, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our teams are empowered to make a real impact - driven by passion, guided by responsibility, and inspired by innovation we make a shared commitment to sustainability. We believe that diverse perspectives fuel creativity, and we actively cultivate an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and heard.
Job Description
You design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain data- and model-centric systems that deliver production-grade ML functionality. Typical tasks span:
Machine Learning Engineering
- Build end-to-end ML training pipelines (ingestion, validation, transformation, training, evaluation)
- Deploy, optimize and package models for inference
- Support the platform team to serve models in cloud
- Support the ai runtime team to serve models on edge/sorters
- Participate in data and model centric research and innovation
Data Management
- Build, integrate and maintain secure data platforms (e.g., SQL/NoSQL warehouses, object storage, feature stores)
- Ensure data security, privacy, and compliance
Service & ML Tooling
- Design and implement REST APIs to expose ML services and data platform functionality
- Develop and maintain internal tools and web-based UIs that support ML workflows
Software Engineering
- Apply software engineering practices for version control, code reviews, and accurate technical documentation
- Develop robust and maintainable code with unit, integration, and performance tests and knowledge transfer
- Containerize components and implement CI/CD pipelines
- Maintain and troubleshoot ML tooling in production
- Close collaboration and alignment with our internal users
We expect high ownership of assigned projects including stakeholder management, requirements engineering, project management and technical decisions.
Qualifications
- Several years of proven professional experience delivering production ML systems with measurable impact
- Expertise in Python
- Expertise in computer vision and ML/DL tooling
- Proficiency in MLOps: data modelling, packaging, containerization, CI/CD
- Proficiency in data science for vision-based model optimization
- Knowledge with (or willingness to learn) TypeScript, REST API development, and modern frontend frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, React)
- Knowledge in cloud and on-prem platform and interfaces
- Knowledge in model optimization frameworks (TensorRT, ONNX, CUDA, cuDNN) and edge deployment on hardware (x64, ARM/Jetson)
Additional Information
What to Expect
- Modern technologies and AI-driven systems
- A hands-on engineering environment with direct impact on machine performance
- Close collaboration with international teams
- Informal culture with low hierarchies and short decision paths
- Norwegian company culture with an open “you” mentality
- Opportunity to actively shape future machine developments
What We Offer
- Hybrid working model
- Flexible and international working environment
- Modern office and testing facilities
- Sustainable and future-oriented industry
- Competitive salary package including bonus
- Laptop and mobile phone
- Long-term development opportunities within an international technology company
If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges and want to see your software running on real industrial machines, we would love to hear from you.
Does this sound like the right opportunity for you?
Please send your CV, a motivation letter and certifications.
Application Process: We will review applications throughout the posting period and expect to start first-round interviews from early August 2026 onwards.
*Tomra does not differentiate on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, religion, color, sexual orientation or identity, disability, age and other protected statuses as given by applicable law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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