Electrical Systems Intern: CANbus, Harnesses & Lab Testing

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 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.