Qualifications
You are an engineer who thrives at the intersection of electronics, motion control, and system integration. You blend analytical thinking with a practical, hands-on approach and feel comfortable collaborating across various disciplines and with external partners. Additionally, you possess:Approximately 3-5 years of experience in electronics engineering, preferably within robotics, industrial automation, or drive systems. A strong understanding of motor control principles, including BLDC and stepper motor controls (inverters, gate drivers, feedback loops). The ability to interpret and assess schematics and PCB layouts in relation to microcontroller platforms (e.g., ST, Infineon, TI). Knowledge of communication protocols such as CANopen (CiA 402) and other fieldbus systems. Practical experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for debugging and performance verification. A structured, collaborative working style.
About the job
As an Electronics Engineer specializing in Driveline Systems, you will be at the core of our robotic platforms, focusing on the driveline technology that underpins our milking robots and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). This critical technology is essential for ensuring precision, reliability, and long-lasting performance in demanding environments.
In this position, you will collaborate closely with system architects, embedded engineers, and mechanical engineers, as well as with external suppliers of motor drive hardware. Your responsibility will be to ensure that driveline components, from motors to controllers, meet functional, performance, and reliability standards.
Your role combines hands-on validation with systems thinking. Whether you are validating hardware on the test bench, assessing supplier schematics, or analyzing integration issues on a robot, your work directly contributes to the development of safe, robust, and high-performance motion systems.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Validating motor drive and power electronics systems through bench testing and verification on robots.
- Ensuring seamless integration of driveline electronics into our robotic systems, with a focus on power distribution and signal integrity.
- Translating functional robot requirements (such as torque, speed, and positioning accuracy) into clear hardware specifications.
- Collaborating with external suppliers to establish, evaluate, and optimize technical specifications and interface definitions.
- Assisting in troubleshooting hardware-software integration challenges in partnership with embedded software engineers.
About Lely
Founded in 1948, Lely is committed to creating 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 enhance animal welfare, flexibility, and productivity on dairy farms. Our mission is to support sustainable food production. For over 30 years, we have been a global leader in the sales and service of automated systems for successive generations of dairy farmers. Every day, we inspire our colleagues to provide customers with 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 tailored sales and service, Lely operates in more than fifty countries.
