Maassluis
13 Apr 2026
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Rapid Prototyping Engineer

Lely

Rapid Prototyping Engineer

Rapid Prototyping Engineer needed for Lely's Future Tech Lab in Maassluis. Requires 3-7 years of prototyping experience, expertise in Python & C++, and a background in mechatronics, embedded systems, or similar. Responsibilities include designing, building, and testing prototypes across hardware, software, and electronics.

On-siteFull-timeMid LevelPythonC++

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Maassluis, South Holland, Netherlands, NL

Work Model

You work five days a week on Campus, with flexible working hours and plenty of room to spend extra time on site (between 06:00 and 20:00). Working from home is possible on an exceptional basis.

Experience Required

7 years

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3 to 7 years of experience in prototyping or a similar innovation environment.

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)
PythonC++MechatronicsEmbedded SystemsSensingVisionAI/MLRoboticsExploratory software engineeringData analysis
Soft Skills
Critical thinkingProactivityConstructive attitudeHands-on mentalityCollaboration

Key Responsibilities

  • Designing, building, and iteratively improving prototypes, with a focus on electronics, software, and integrated systems.
  • Conducting exploratory research into technologies, sensors, hardware, and software, including physics and data analysis.
  • Performing rapid prototyping and quickly substantiating opportunities, limitations, and risks based on experiments and data.
  • Setting up, configuring, and validating test setups.
  • Actively collaborating with colleagues in the field of electronics and software, sharing knowledge, and contributing critical thinking.
  • Documenting results and providing informed counterarguments, including concrete recommendations for next steps.
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