Electrical Engineering Intern - The Toro Company

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

Benefits offered by this job

Casual environment

Paid volunteer hours

Summer hours

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

The Toro Company in Bloomington, Minnesota invites students to join the 2027 Summer Internship Program from May 17 to August 6, 2027. You will work with the Battery and Systems Engineering Team on battery and electrical products, collaborating with electrical, software, mechanical, systems, and battery engineers in a hands-on, learning-focused environment.

The program emphasizes skill development in electrical design, embedded systems, control, and testing.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering in ABET-accredited program.
• Interest in electrical design, embedded systems, control, or batteries.
• Basic proficiency with circuit analysis, digital logic, or control systems.
• Basic programming in C, C++, Python, MATLAB, or similar.
• Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes or logic analyzers is favored.

Responsibilities

• Part of the Battery and Systems Engineering Team developing battery and electrical products.
• Hands-on role working with staff engineers to develop technical and professional skills.
• Support development, debugging and improvement of battery and electrical systems.
• Participate in new product design and development processes.
• Contribute to design and validation documentation.

Skills

Electrical concepts

Embedded systems

C/C++

Python

MATLAB

Teamwork

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering program

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Logic analyzers

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.

What Will You Do?

• Part of the Battery and Systems Engineering Team working alongside electrical, software, mechanical, systems, and battery engineers developing battery and electrical products.
• Hands-on role working with staff engineers to develop technical and professional skills.
• Support the development, debugging and/or improvement of battery and electrical systems on products.
• Participate in new product design and development processes.
• Help investigate and resolve design and development issues.
• Participate in the validation and testing of electrical and battery electronics and systems.
• Contribute in the creation of design and validation documentation.

What Do You Need?

• We require interns to be enrolled in an educational program during the duration of the internship program.
• Pursuing a degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or similar engineering discipline in an ABET accredited Engineering program required.
• Experience and interest in areas of electrical design, embedded systems, control, or batteries is desired.
• Genuine curiosity and willingness to understand how our products are designed, built, and operate required.
• Basic proficiency with electrical and electronic concepts (circuit analysis, digital logic, control systems, electronics or similar) required.
• Basic proficiency with a programming language (C, C++, Python, MATLAB, or similar) desired.
• Knowledge or experience with test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, digital logic analyzers, digital multimeters, or similar) desired.
• Proficient teamwork and communication skills desired.

What Can We Give You?

• 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.
• Summer Hours *Based on Location* – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at certain locations are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.
• 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.