13 Apr 2026

Rapid Prototyping Engineer

Lely

Maassluis

13 Apr 2026

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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++

Rapid Prototyping Engineer

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On-siteFull-timeMid LevelPython

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.

Rapid Prototyping EngineerSoftware DevelopmentIT ServicesIT ConsultingPublic RelationsMarketingMechatronicsEmbedded SystemsPythonC++

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.