Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Mining

Location: Hamburg, Germany; office-based with part-time home office and occasional travel to customer mine sites during onboarding.

Company

TOMRA develops sensor-based sorting solutions that improve resource recovery, operational performance, and sustainability in the mining industry.

What you will do

• Define detailed design specifications, project plans, time estimates, and cost estimates.
• Conceptualize, design, and model mechanical products, modules, and components for mining sorting machines.
• Guide internal mechanical and electrical designers, draftsmen, and technical writers in building and maintaining mining products.
• Coordinate external design activities and validate results, mechanical quality requirements, prototypes, and test outcomes.
• Identify and communicate with suppliers and provide technical support to manufacturers, suppliers, service, and sales teams.
• Provide technical advice and contribute to project decisions affecting product development and delivery.

Requirements

• Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent, with at least 5 years of experience.
• Mechanical engineering background; electromechanical experience is optional.
• Experience with SolidWorks or another 3D modeling system.
• Knowledge of PDM/PLM systems, such as PRO.FILE.
• Analytical and creative approach with a focus on essential requirements.
• Fluent English and German, verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to travel domestically to various sites for prototype manufacturing and testing.

Nice to have

• Apprenticeship in a mechanical profession or a hobby-related mechanical passion.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with experienced engineers on products combining sensors, image processing, software, physics, and electronics.
• 30 days of annual leave and an employer contribution to the company pension scheme.
• Employer-funded group accident insurance and an employee share purchase program with preferential TOMRA conditions.
• Corporate Benefits discounts, company bike leasing including e-bikes, and Wellpass fitness and wellbeing membership.
• Voiio services supporting work-life balance, family support, and mental health.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV in English and a short motivation letter explaining interest in the role and the contribution you would bring.