€60,000 – €85,200Full TimeEN
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 a Systems Engineer, you play a key role in developing the next generation of our milking robots. You will work on complex, multidisciplinary systems that are used daily around the world and directly contribute to more efficient, sustainable, and animal-friendly dairy farming.
Within Product Development, you are the one who keeps the bigger picture in focus. You connect different engineering disciplines, bring structure to complexity, and ensure that system-level decisions are well-founded. In doing so, you help teams work together to create the best possible solutions.
You will be involved in both the development of new product generations and the continuous improvement of existing systems. From early concept development through realization and validation, your contribution will be essential throughout the entire product lifecycle.You will be part of an experienced, multidisciplinary team of Systems Engineers with expertise in areas such as mechatronics, electronics, and software. Together, you will shape innovative solutions while further strengthening Systems Engineering within our organization.
Your main responsibilities
• Define and manage system requirements, architecture, and interfaces
• Guide technical decision-making across multiple engineering disciplines
• Ensure system designs meet performance, quality, and timeline objectives
• Connect teams and stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions
• Contribute to the further development of Systems Engineering within Lely
You are someone who enjoys bringing clarity to complex technical challenges. You combine analytical thinking with a collaborative approach and thrive in an environment where innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement are central.
You will likely recognize yourself in much of the following:
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Control Engineering, or a related technical field
• Extensive experience in product development within a high-tech environment
• Experience applying Systems Engineering in a multidisciplinary setting
• A solid understanding of multiple engineering disciplines, such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, and control systems
• The ability to oversee complex systems and translate technical complexity into clear, effective solutions
• Strong communication skills and the ability to connect a wide range of stakeholders
• Fluency in English
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 salary range of €5,000 – €7,100 gross 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.
Work-life balance
• 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. For an impression of our events, take a look at this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WA3e0WHbxE
We are also proud that our vision and efforts have been recognized with the Rotterdam Entrepreneurs Award 2025.
Recruitment & selection agency, consultancy, and/or staffing agency?
We appreciate the interest, but we recruit all our candidates directly. We understand that as intermediaries, you want to present candidates for our great positions and contribute to our ambitions, but this is not how we have set up our recruitment process. This means that all unsolicited profiles offered on Lely vacancies will be treated as direct applications.
