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Lely

Dairy automation and robotic milking systems

Mechanical Engineer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMaassluis, Netherlands€5k - €7.1k /mo

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed higher-professional or university degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Design, or a comparable technical field is required.
  • At least 3–5 years of experience designing and developing technical products is required.
  • Experience with CAD software is required; Creo or comparable 3D design tools are preferred.
  • Affinity for prototype development, testing, and improving technical systems is required.
  • Effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and suppliers are required.
  • A practical and analytical approach, with interest in innovation and product development, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop mechanical components, subsystems, and complete machines for robotic solutions.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in software, electronics, systems engineering, and testing to create integrated solutions.
  • Guide prototypes from design through validation and support testing new concepts.
  • Coordinate with suppliers on technical solutions, manufacturability, and optimizations.
  • Analyze and resolve technical issues during development, testing, or field work.
  • Support a smooth transition from design to series production, with attention to quality, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with co-development, series production, hygienic design, or process installations such as hydraulic systems, piping, or vacuum technology is an advantage but not required.

About the Company

Lely

Dairy automation and robotic milking systems

Lely develops dairy automation and robotics to ease farming labor. Its products include robotic milking systems (Astronaut), automated feeding systems, and barn cleaning technology. The Astronaut robotic milking system allows cows to choose when to be milked, using sensors and automation to milk cows without human intervention, while automated feeding optimizes rations and feeding schedules. Lely distinguishes itself by being privately held and family-owned, with a strong long-term R&D focus, evident in over 1,600 active patents and a history of investing in technology rather than short-term profits. After focusing on dairy automation (and divesting its forage division in 2017), the company operates in more than 50 countries and aims to create a sustainable and profitable future for farmers through dependable, technology-driven solutions.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Tavistock, United Kingdom
Founded
1948

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