Senior Systems Engineer

Lely1; Maassluis; Hybrid; EUR 56,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 8 weeks vacation

Strong pension scheme

Lely Academy courses

Hybrid work on Campus

On-site sports facilities

Company restaurant

Free shuttle Maassluis

Job summary

Lely is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for the Milking Robot line to own system architecture and guide decisions across mechanical, robotics, control, electronics and software. You translate product needs into system-level requirements to ensure cohesive delivery.

With 10+ years in multi-disciplinary technical leadership within high-tech product development, you will collaborate across teams, safeguard objectives, and advance Systems Engineering practices in a dynamic, campus-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Control Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience, including at least 4 years as Technical Lead in Systems Engineering.
• Ability to own complex, multidisciplinary topics and unite engineers for system-level decisions.
• Good understanding of mechanical, robotics, control engineering and software interfaces.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system architecture, translating product needs into system-level requirements and interfaces that ensure the different components work together effectively.
• Guide multidisciplinary technical decisions from concept phase through to product release.
• Connect expertise across mechanical, robotics, control, electronics and software engineering.
• Safeguard the technical objectives and ensure delivery within agreed timelines.
• Collaborate with fellow Systems Engineers and strengthen Systems Engineering practices across the organization.

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems thinking

Mechatronics knowledge

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechatronics, Robotics, Control Engineering or related field

Job description

At Lely, we develop advanced robotic solutions that help dairy farmers work more efficiently and sustainably. Our products range from autonomous feeding and manure cleaning robots to advanced milking systems. Bringing these technologies together requires a strong systems engineering approach, connecting different disciplines to create solutions that work as one.

As a Senior Systems Engineer for our Milking Robot product line, you take a holistic view of the system and guide technical decisions throughout the product development process. You work closely with colleagues from different engineering disciplines and contribute to the further development of Systems Engineering across Lely. We welcome expertise from mechatronics, robotics, control engineering or another technical discipline, as long as you bring relevant Systems Engineering experience.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain system architecture, translating product needs into system-level requirements and interfaces that ensure the different components work together effectively.
• Guide multidisciplinary technical decisions from the concept phase through to product release.
• Connect expertise across mechanical, robotics, control, electronics and software engineering.
• Safeguard the technical objectives and ensure delivery within agreed timelines.
• Collaborate with fellow Systems Engineers and contribute to strengthening Systems Engineering practices across the organization.

You have a solid background in technical product development and understand the complexity of bringing different engineering disciplines together. You are able to look beyond individual components, recognize dependencies and support well-founded technical decisions across the system.

You bring:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Control Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience, including a minimum of 4 years of multi-disciplinary Technical Lead experience in Systems Engineering within product development in the high-tech industry.
• You are comfortable taking ownership of complex, multidisciplinary technical topics and bringing engineers together to make well-founded system-level decisions.
• A good understanding of different engineering disciplines, such as mechanical engineering, robotics and control engineering.
• A holistic mindset and the ability to understand how different components and disciplines interact within a larger system.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues from different technical backgrounds.
• Fluency in English.

You do not need to meet every requirement listed below. If your experience and strengths match the role in other ways, we encourage you to apply.

Working at Lely means contributing to sustainable progress within one of the most innovative organizations in the Netherlands. You help make the agricultural sector more futureproof, and we ensure you have the space, resources, and support to do so.

• An international work environment that values collaboration, initiative, and diverse perspectives.
• A culture that encourages learning, experimentation, and ownership of ideas.
• Excellent employment conditions, including up to 8 weeks of vacation per year and a strong pension scheme.
• A Medior salary range of €5,000 - €7,115 gross per month and a Senior salary range of €5,850 - €8,350 per month, with clear opportunities for growth within the scale.
• Full ownership of your own development, with access to a wide range of courses through the Lely Academy.
• Daily access to outstanding sports facilities at the Lely Campus: an indoor gym, outdoor padel courts, basketball and volleyball courts, table tennis, and table football. You can join Hyrox workouts or sign up for personal training and challenge your colleagues during an active break.
• Fresh coffee and tea from our own barista (with milk from our own farm) and a healthy, affordable company restaurant.
• A healthy work-life balance thanks to our hybrid working policy: you work at least three days a week on Campus, with flexible hours and plenty of opportunity to spend additional time onsite (between 06:00 and 20:00).
• A free shuttle bus that takes you to and from the metro station in Maassluis, ensuring your workday starts and ends smoothly.
• And of course: we love to celebrate! Whether it's an anniversary or the annual Christmas party. At Lely, we know how to do it.

We are also proud that our vision and efforts have been recognized with the Rotterdam Entrepreneurs Award 2025.