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Electronic Architect
Wat is jouw rol?
As an Electronic Architect, you play a key role in the development of the electronic systems behind our robotic platforms. These systems form the foundation of our solutions for applications such as automated milking, feeding, and autonomous mobile robots.
In this role, you are responsible for defining and safeguarding the electronic architecture across multiple product lines. You translate system requirements into robust electronic concepts and ensure that solutions remain scalable, reliable, and future-proof.
You work closely with specialists from different disciplines, including Systems Engineering, Embedded Software, Mechanical Engineering, and Vision & Sensor teams. Through your systems perspective and technical expertise, you help ensure that electronic solutions integrate seamlessly into the overall robotic architecture.
Beyond designing new architectures, you also contribute to strengthening our technology roadmap. You help identify opportunities for common platforms and standards that enable reuse across products and accelerate future innovation.
In this role, you will:
- Define and further develop the electronic architecture for our robotic platforms and sensor and vision systems
- Translate system requirements into clear electronic concepts, modules, and interface definitions
- Evaluate design trade-offs between performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability
- Guide development teams on technical design decisions and review hardware designs
- Stimulate standardization and reuse of electronic components and platform concepts
- Support integration and verification testingplans to ensure reliable system performance in real-world environments
Wat is jouw ervaring?
You are an engineer who enjoys thinking at system level and designing complex technical solutions. At the same time, you like staying close to the technology itself and collaborating with engineers from different disciplines.
You bring:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Embedded Systems, or a related field
- At least 5 years of experience in electronic system design or hardware architecture, preferably in a complex technical environment such as robotics, automotive, or industrial automation
- Broad knowledge of electronic systems, for example in embedded hardware, communication interfaces, sensors, or power electronics
- The ability to translate system requirements into clear architectural decisions
- A structured and analytical way of working, combined with strong communication skills
- Experience with topics such as EMC/EMI, reliability engineering, safety, or hardware validation is a plus. More importantly, we value curiosity, collaboration, and a drive to continuously improve complex systems.
Wat bieden wij jou?
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 €6600 - €9400 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.
Over Lely
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.
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