Robotics Mechanical Engineer | Hybrid Work & Prototyping

Lely; Nederland; Hybrid; EUR 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 8 weeks vacation

Pension scheme

Lely Academy courses

Campus gym & facilities

Shuttle service

Healthy company restaurant

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

At Lely, we develop robots and advanced machines for sustainable dairy farming. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will design and develop innovative solutions used worldwide, translating user needs into manufacturable designs from concept to validation.

Work in multidisciplinary teams on new products and improvements, with hands-on testing in our workshop or farm visits. The role blends design with practical prototyping and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Design Engineering, or a comparable technical field.
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in design and development of technical products.
• Experience with CAD software, preferably Creo or comparable 3D design tools.
• Affinity with prototype development, testing, and improving technical systems.
• Good communication and collaboration with colleagues and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, subsystems, and complete machines for robotic solutions.
• Collaborate with software, electronics, systems engineering, and testing to create integrated solutions.
• Guide prototypes from design through validation and support testing of new concepts.
• Coordinate with suppliers on manufacturability and technical solutions.
• Analyze and resolve technical challenges during development, testing, or in the field.
• Contribute to smooth transition from design to series production with focus on quality and cost efficiency.

Skills

CAD design

Prototype testing

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

Job description

At Lely, we develop robots and advanced machines for sustainable dairy farming. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will design and develop innovative solutions used worldwide, translating user needs into manufacturable designs from concept to validation.

Work in multidisciplinary teams on new products and improvements, with hands-on testing in our workshop or farm visits. The role blends design with practical prototyping and collaboration across disciplines.