Electrical Systems Engineering Intern - The Toro Company

The Toro Company; Minnesota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer time

Casual environment

Summer schedule

Competitive pay

Job summary

The Toro Company invites engineering-minded students to join its 2027 Summer Internship Program in Bloomington, MN, from May 17 to August 6, 2027. You will work under an electrical engineer on Toro's golf, sports fields and siteworks product lines, gaining hands-on experience with motors, controllers, batteries and sensors.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Majoring in electrical, electronic, or computer engineering from an ABET accredited university. Other engineering disciplines may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• In good academic standing. Entering Junior or Senior year strongly preferred.
• The interested candidate should be hard working, energetic, and have a desire to learn, collaborate, and effectively communicate in team environments.
• Shall be organized, and be proficient in basic Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Excel, and Word. Additional engineering software experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and knowledge of basic electrical components.
• Experience interfacing with CANbus communication protocols preferred.

Responsibilities

• This internship involves working with Toro's engineering team on golf, sports fields, and siteworks systems, under an electrical engineer.
• This role includes hands-on work across machine electrical systems — motors, controllers, batteries, switches, and sensors.
• Projects include writing specifications, studies, testing and validation of electrical components and software, and troubleshooting.
• Other activities may include shadowing, vendor visits, plant tours, harness assembly with an electrical designer, and executive talks with leadership.
• Evaluate electrical components and perform basic integration tests in a lab.
• Create and modify prototype electrical harnesses.
• Work with CANbus data to diagnose issues or evaluate performance.
• Read/interpret machine electrical schematics for troubleshooting and evaluation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to diagnose issues or evaluate designs.
• Work with component vendors to evaluate fit and verify specifications.

Skills

Electrical engineering

CANbus knowledge

Team communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Word

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?

This is an exciting opportunity working with an experienced engineering team on Toro's golf, sports fields, and siteworks systems product lines. The position offers real world work experience and an opportunity to develop skills while working under the supervision of an electrical engineer. There will be opportunity for hands-on experience across several areas of the machine electrical system - such as motors, controllers, batteries, switches, and sensors.

The intern will work on individual project(s). This position typically encompasses a large variation in the type of work performed from writing specifications and performing studies, testing and validation of electrical components and software, continuous improvement of existing products, component failure diagnostics and troubleshooting, among other responsibilities.

Other summer activities could include job shadowing, a vendor visit or trip to a Toro manufacturing plant, making harnesses with an electrical designer, and planned executive talks with senior leadership.

Duties And Responsibilities May Include

• Evaluate electrical components. Create and perform basic integration tests in a lab environment.
• Create and modify prototype electrical harnesses.
• Work with CANbus data to diagnose issues or evaluate machine performance.
• Read and interpret machine electrical schematics to assist in troubleshooting or machine evaluation.
• Work cross functionally to diagnose machine issues or evaluate designs.
• Work with component vendors to evaluate application fit and verify component specifications.

What Do You Need?

• Majoring in electrical, electronic, or computer engineering from an ABET accredited university. Other engineering disciplines may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• In good academic standing. Entering Junior or Senior year strongly preferred.
• The interested candidate should be hard working, energetic, and have a desire to learn, collaborate, and effectively communicate in team environments.
• Shall be organized, and be proficient in basic Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Excel, and Word. Additional engineering software experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and knowledge of basic electrical components.
• Experience interfacing with CANbus communication protocols preferred.

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.