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.
We seek individuals who live our core values of innovation, responsibility, and passion At TOMRA, we boost innovation, encouraging our team members to take calculated risks that can lead to groundbreaking solutions, challenging the status quo. We value passion in our workforce; it's the driving force behind customer commitment and a relentless pursuit of success.
We believe in fostering a responsible, inclusive, and safe mindset among our employees, one that prioritizes our customers, products, and each other. We encourage every team member to take responsibility for their actions and decisions, contributing to a culture of accountability and trust.
Join the resource revolution!
Gain real-world internship experience with a highly successful designer and manufacturer of computer-controlled fruit & vegetable sorting technology exported globally.
We are looking for passionate and driven 5 Engineering Interns studying Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related engineering disciplines to join our Research & Development teams to assist with Product Development projects this summer. These internships will be paid and run from November to February across a 10-week period.
Working within our global R&D teams, you'll be provided an opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to a variety of engineering projects focused on developing the next generation of sorting, inspection, sensing and automation technologies. These projects span everything from advanced machine vision and fruit inspection systems through to new sorting platforms, product reliability improvements, prototype development and research-based testing programmes.
Here's a sneak peek into what you could be doing:
This is a hands-on role that requires technical skills which could include experience with SolidWorkS / 3D CAD, rapid prototyping, product design, and designing & implementing test protocols. The core strengths we are looking for are mechanical aptitude, problem solving, an analytical mind, great communication skills and basic workshop skills.
Deadline to submit an application is Sunday, August 16th, 2026!
You could be a great fit if you are currently studying Mechanical, Mechatronics, or a related discipline and have an interest in product development, design, prototyping and testing.
To apply, you'll need to:
We welcome applications from students in all years of study. Preference may be given to students in their penultimate year of study.
If you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. At TOMRA, we recognize that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 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.
TOMRA was founded on an innovation in 1972 that began with the design, manufacturing and sale of reverse vending machines (RVMs) for automated collection of used beverage containers. Today TOMRA provides technology-led solutions that enable the circular economy with advanced collection and sorting systems that optimize resource recovery and minimize waste in the food, recycling and mining industries.
