Internship: Research into a Compact Cutter Bar Drive for the Lely Exos

About the role

This internship at Lely centers on research activities aimed at developing a compact cutter bar drive for the Lely Exos product. The position is located in Maassluis, the Netherlands, and is structured as an intern engagement within the company. The work involves investigating drive system designs and contributing to research efforts that support the Lely Exos platform. The intern will work alongside engineers focused on the Lely Exos and help advance the understanding of compact drive solutions.

Key facts

What you'll do

Conduct research into drive mechanisms suitable for compact cutter bar applications in the Lely Exos product platform

Analyze existing cutter bar drive designs and identify opportunities for size reduction and performance improvement in the Lely Exos

Support the development team by evaluating mechanical and electromechanical drive solutions relevant to the Lely Exos cutter bar

Perform literature reviews on compact drive technologies and their application in agricultural and farming equipment contexts

Assist in modeling and simulating drive system behavior for the Lely Exos cutter bar using engineering analysis methods

Document research findings and prepare technical reports for the Lely team based in Maassluis, the Netherlands

Collaborate with engineers working on the Lely Exos product to understand specific drive requirements and constraints

Test and assess prototype drive components as part of the compact cutter bar research initiative at Lely

Contribute to design reviews by presenting research outcomes and findings related to the Lely Exos drive systems

Support the transition of research insights into practical engineering recommendations for the Lely Exos development roadmap

Explore materials and manufacturing considerations for the compact cutter bar drive within the Lely Exos project

Investigate power transmission and efficiency factors relevant to the cutter bar drive design for the Lely Exos

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program at a university or applied sciences institution with an engineering focus

Strong interest in mechanical engineering, drive systems, or mechatronics as a field of academic and professional study

Motivation to conduct research in a professional engineering environment at Lely and contribute to active projects

Willingness to work on-site in Maassluis, the Netherlands during the internship period as part of the Lely team

Basic understanding of mechanical design principles and drive technology concepts relevant to compact machine components

Ability to work independently on research tasks related to the Lely Exos project and manage deliverables

Good communication skills for sharing research results with the Lely team in Maassluis and presenting findings clearly

Analytical mindset with interest in solving compact design challenges for cutter bar drives on the Lely Exos

Comfort with working in a multidisciplinary team environment where research and engineering intersect at Lely

Curiosity about agricultural machinery innovation and a desire to learn about the Lely Exos product family

Nice to have

Familiarity with CAD software used in mechanical design projects and technical drawing applications for engineering

Experience with simulation tools for analyzing drive system performance and mechanical behavior under various conditions

Knowledge of agricultural machinery or farming equipment concepts and related terminology used in the industry

Prior research or project experience involving drive mechanisms, motor selection, or power transmission systems in any context

Interest in the agricultural sector and understanding of the challenges faced by modern farming operations

Exposure to prototyping or hands-on experimentation with mechanical components and drive assemblies in a lab setting

Skills & tools

Mechanical engineering fundamentals and drive system theory as applied to research and product development contexts

Research methodology and technical report writing for communicating findings in an engineering organization

CAD modeling for conceptual design exploration and iteration during the research phase of the Lely Exos project

Simulation and analysis tools for evaluating drive performance metrics and mechanical behavior of compact systems

Technical documentation and presentation skills for sharing research outcomes with the Lely team in Maassluis

Problem-solving approaches for compact mechanical design challenges and trade-off analysis in drive system development

Understanding of material properties and manufacturing processes relevant to producing compact drive components for the Lely Exos

Familiarity with measurement and testing equipment used in evaluating mechanical drive prototypes and performance data

Practical notes

The internship is based at the Lely offices in Maassluis, the Netherlands, and requires on-site presence throughout the period

This is an intern-level engagement, not a full-time or part-time permanent position within the Lely organization

The research work contributes directly to the Lely Exos product development efforts and the compact cutter bar drive initiative

The compact cutter bar drive research is a focused project within the Lely organization in Maassluis, the Netherlands

The internship provides hands-on research experience in a professional engineering environment working on the Lely Exos product

The duration and start date of the internship are subject to agreement between the intern and the Lely team in Maassluis