Wat is jouw rol?
Are you passionate about technology, robotics, and sustainable agriculture? Join our mobile robot navigation team at Lely as an intern and help us design dynamic 3D simulation environments for realistic farm-related scenarios. This internship is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of software engineering, 3D simulation, and agricultural innovation directly contributing to the next generation of smart farming solutions.
During your internship, you will:
- Design and develop software modules that automatically generate 3D simulation scenarios.
- Create reusable templates and assets for farm environments (such as machinery, terrain, and weather).
- Ensure scenarios are flexible, scalable, and support various testing needs.
- Document the simulation setup and build tools for testers to run specific simulations.
Wat is jouw ervaring?
You are an enthusiastic student who enjoys solving complex challenges with creativity and precision. You have a strong interest in simulation, software development, and robotics, and you are eager to apply your knowledge to real-world agricultural innovation.
You bring:
- Enrollment in an HBO or WO program in Computer Science, Game Development, Robotics, or a related field.
- Familiarity with simulation engines (e.g. Unity, Unreal Engine, Gazebo, or Webots).
- Basic knowledge of 3D modelling and environment design.
- Programming skills in Python or C++.
- Interest in agricultural technology and software testing is a plus.
Wat bieden wij jou?
At Lely, we offer you an educational and dynamic internship experience at one of the most innovative organizations in the Netherlands. You’ll become part of a driven team and have plenty of opportunities to further develop your talents.
- An international working environment
- An internship allowance of €650 per month
- A student apartment if your commute is too long
- Our modern Lely Campus gives you daily access to extensive sports facilities: an indoor gym, outdoor padel courts, a basketball and volleyball court, as well as table tennis and foosball. You can join Hyrox workouts or sign up for personal training – and challenge your colleagues during an active break.
- Enjoy fresh coffee and tea from our in-house barista, made with milk straight from our farm, and a healthy, affordable company restaurant.
- A free shuttle bus takes you to and from the metro station in Maassluis, ensuring your workday starts and ends smoothly.
- We’re also proud that our dedication and vision have been recognized with the Rotterdam Entrepreneur Award 2025!
Over Lely
Lely, founded in 1948, is committed to a sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future in farming. Taking the challenges of the farmer and the needs of the cow as our starting point, we develop high-quality robots and data systems that improve animal welfare, flexibility, and productivity on dairy farms. Our goal 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 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 for customized sales and service, Lely operates in more than fifty countries.
