Design Engineering Intern - Exmark

The Toro Company; Beatrice (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Volunteer paid time

Competitive pay

Job summary

The Toro Company invites engineering students to join its 2027 Summer Internship Program in Beatrice, Nebraska. The program runs May 17, 2027, through August 6, 2027, with involvement across mechanical, electrical and software aspects of our product development process.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, build and evaluate prototypes, and gain hands-on experience in Creo-based modeling, CAD tools, data analysis, and documentation releases while contributing to real-world projects.

Qualifications

• Majoring in an ABET accredited Engineering program required.
• Proficient in mechanical systems with a strong commitment to continuous learning and application.
• Strong reasoning and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines through effective task prioritization.
• Experience with MS Office and CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop integrated mechanical, electrical, and software systems.
• Responsible for Creo-based modeling, drawing creation, and documentation release.
• Build and evaluate prototype designs.
• Conduct evaluations using lab testing, FEA, and engineering simulations.
• Perform data collection and analysis, reporting findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Reasoning

Prioritization

Troubleshooting

Education

ABET accredited Engineering program

Tools

MS Office

CAD software

Job description

The 2027 Summer Internship Program will run from May 17, 2027, through August 6, 2027. Candidates must be available to start on May 17 and participate through the duration of the program. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future.

Who Are We?

The Toro Company (TTC) has delivered market-leading, innovative products and outstanding customer care for more than 100 years. With over 11,000 employees worldwide, TTC is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA. Our company designs and manufactures turf maintenance equipment; turf irrigation systems; landscape and lighting products; snow and ice management solutions; agricultural irrigation systems; rental, specialty and underground construction equipment; and residential turf and snow equipment. We market and sell TTC products worldwide through a network of distributors, dealers, mass retailers, hardware retailers, equipment rental center and home centers—as well as online direct to end users. Exmark, located in Beatrice, Nebraska is a division of The Toro Company. Exmark is the leading manufacturer of commercial mowers and equipment for the landscape professional. Exmark mowers are trusted 2-to-1 over the next best-selling brand of zero-turn mowers by landscape professionals. All Exmark products are designed to help customers increase productivity, while delivering unmatched quality.

What Will You Do?

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop integrated mechanical, electrical, and software systems.
• Responsible for Creo-based modeling, drawing creation, and documentation release.
• Build and evaluate prototype designs.
• Conduct evaluations using lab testing, FEA, and engineering simulations.
• Perform data collection and analysis, reporting findings to stakeholders.
• Build cross-functional relationships to support team success and shared goals.

What Do You Need?

• Majoring in an ABET accredited Engineering program required.
• Proficient in mechanical systems with a strong commitment to continuous learning and application.
• Strong reasoning and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines through effective task prioritization.
• Experience with MS Office and CAD software.

What Can We Give You?

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our interns know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive pay-The Toro Company offers interns a variety of perks, including:

• Dress for your day – We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.
• Volunteerism – The Toro Company is proud to provide interns 8 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
• Competitive Pay – Competitive compensation with an anticipated hourly rate of $22–$28. Actual rates may vary based on factors such as academic standing, business function, and other relevant considerations.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. With roots dating back to 1914, The Toro Company was built on a tradition of quality and caring relationships. Today, the company is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. Through a strong network of professional distributors, dealers, rental stores and retailers in more than 125 countries, we proudly offer a wide range of products across a family of global brands to help golf courses, professional contractors, underground construction professionals, groundskeepers, agricultural growers, rental companies, government and educational institutions, and homeowners – in addition to many leading sports venues and historic sites around the world.