System Integration and Software Quality Assurance Engineer

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!

We are seeking a QA Engineer to join our Software Platform team basedin our office in Leuven. In this role, you’ll be part of our Research & Development department, reporting directly to the Technology Manager, QA SW/AI Software & AI.

You’ll work in a cross-functional, agile team of QA, software developers, system engineers, electrical engineers, and UX designers, driving the software and machine integration lifecycle for TOMRA’s cutting-edge food sorting machines. You’ll also collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including pre-sales, service, and engineering teams.

We are looking for someone who enjoys the challenge of making sure every part of a complex machine works together as intended. You’ll be responsible for verifying that all system integrations, spanning PLC, machine vision, sensors, firmware, software, and peripherals, align with the machine design specifications. A background in system integration testing will be valuable, and the ability to quickly understand and navigate complex system architectures is essential.

What You’ll Do:

• Build a deep understanding of sorter mechanical and optical systems to conduct system integration and software testing.
• Proactively identify and resolve integration issues.
• Develop and implement quality deliverables: exploratory and performance testing, test specifications, reports, and user documentation.
• Identify edge test cases, execute tests rigorously, and document results with precision.
• Analyse and communicate test outcomes clearly and objectively to stakeholders.
• Design, improve, and maintain software QA processes.
• Perform statistical analysis to support findings.
• Participate in technical meetings for requirement refinement and contribute to specification quality.
• Gain hands-on experience with industrial-scale machinery.

About You:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in system integration and functional testing for industrial equipment.
• Solid knowledge of networking and troubleshooting.
• Experience with git.
• Proficiency in Python and shell scripting (PowerShell, Bash).
• Strong communication skills: able to present findings, document requirements, and report issues effectively.
• Analytical, structured, and proactive problem solver.
• Hands-on, engaged, and comfortable working onsite.
• Willing to travel when required.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) and writing features files.
• Experience with product lifecycle systems such as Azure Devops.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Lean development).

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.