Electronics Engineer Driveline Systems

Founded in 1948, Lely is committed to a sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future in agriculture. Driven by the challenges faced by farmers and the needs of cows, we develop high-quality robots and data systems that improve animal welfare, flexibility, and productivity on dairy farms. Our mission is to support sustainable food production.

For more than 30 years, we have been a global leader in the sale and service of automated systems for successive generations of dairy farmers. Every day, we inspire our colleagues to offer customers innovative solutions and to be a reliable partner for long-term advice and support. With our state-of-the-art Lely Campus in Maassluis and a global network of dedicated Lely Centers offering customized sales and service, Lely is active in more than fifty countries.

As an Electronics Engineer Driveline Systems, you contribute to the heart of our robotic platforms: the driveline. This technology powers our milking robots and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and plays a crucial role in precision, reliability, and long-term performance in demanding farm environments.

In this role, you work closely with system architects, embedded engineers, and mechanical engineers, as well as with external electronics suppliers who develop motor drive hardware. You help ensure that driveline components, from motors to controllers, meet functional, performance, and reliability requirements.

You combine hands-on validation with systems thinking. Whether you are validating hardware on the bench, reviewing supplier schematics, or troubleshooting integration issues on a robot, your work directly contributes to safe, robust, and high-performing motion systems.

Your main responsibilities

• Validating motor drive and power electronics systems through hands-on bench testing and on-robot verification.
• Ensuring driveline electronics integrate seamlessly into our robotic systems, with attention to power distribution and signal integrity.
• Translating functional robotic requirements (such as torque, speed, and positioning accuracy) into clear hardware specifications.
• Collaborating with external suppliers to define, review, and refine technical specifications and interface definitions.
• Supporting troubleshooting of hardware–software interface issues together with embedded software engineers.

You are an engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of electronics, motion control, and system integration. You combine analytical thinking with a practical, hands-on approach and feel comfortable collaborating across disciplines and with external partners.

You bring:

• Approximately 3–5 years of experience in electronics engineering, preferably within robotics, industrial automation, or driveline applications.
• A solid understanding of motor control principles, including BLDC and stepper motor drives (inverters, gate drivers, feedback loops).
• The ability to interpret schematics and PCB layouts and assess alignment with microcontroller platforms (e.g., ST, Infineon, TI).
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as CANopen (CiA 402) and other fieldbus systems.
• Hands-on experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for debugging and performance verification.
• A structured and collaborative mindset, with strong problem-solving skills.

Working at Lely means contributing to sustainable progress within one of the most innovative organizations in the Netherlands. You help make the agricultural sector future-proof. We make sure you have the space, resources, and support you need to grow and do your best work.

• An international environment where collaboration, initiative, and diverse perspectives are valued
• A culture that encourages learning, experimentation, and ownership of ideas.
• Excellent working conditions, including up to 8 weeks of vacation per year and a good pension scheme.
• A full-time salary range between €5,000 and €7,100 gross per month, with room for growth within the scale.
• Control over your own development, with access to a wide range of courses through the Lely Academy
• Daily access to excellent sports facilities on the Lely Campus: an indoor gym, outdoor padel courts, basketball and volleyball courts, table tennis, and table soccer. 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 farm) and a healthy, affordable company restaurant

Work-life balance

• A healthy work-life balance thanks to our hybrid work policy: you work at least three days a week on Campus, with flexible working hours and plenty of room to spend extra time on site (between 06:00 and 20:00).
• A free shuttle bus will take you to and from the metro in Maassluis, so your workday starts and ends smoothly.
• Moreover, we love to celebrate. Whether it's an anniversary or our Christmas party, at Lely, we know how to celebrate! For a feel of the atmosphere, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WA3e0WHbxE

We are also proud that our efforts and vision have been rewarded by winning the Rotterdam Entrepreneur Award 2025!

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