Mechanical Design Co-op: Prototyping, Testing & Analysis

The Toro Company; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Competitive pay

Job summary

BOSS Snowplow (a division of The Toro Company) in Iron Mountain, Michigan, offers a co-op program from January 2027 through August 2027 for mechanical engineering students. You will assist in design, prototyping, testing, and development of new products and improvements, working with operations engineers to cut costs and improve quality.

Qualifications include pursuing a BS in Mechanical Engineering, CAD experience (Creo Parametric), fundamentals of manufacturing, and strong

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with 3D CAD software; Creo Parametric is a plus.
• Basics of welding, metal cutting and forming, painting and assembly.
• Knowledgeable in Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership skills to lead a project and pull information from others.
• Problem solving skills.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic systems is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on mechanical skills preferred.
• Demonstrated computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Creo.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, prototyping, and development of new products and improvements to existing products.
• Conduct required tests, collect data, and analyze results for new or existing products.
• Design tests or test fixtures as needed.
• Recognize and help with problem solving efforts in the Product Development Lab.
• Work with operations engineers to reduce costs and help improve quality of product.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong leadership skills

Problem solving skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Pursuing BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo Parametric

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

BOSS Snowplow (a division of The Toro Company) in Iron Mountain, Michigan, offers a co-op program from January 2027 through August 2027 for mechanical engineering students. You will assist in design, prototyping, testing, and development of new products and improvements, working with operations engineers to cut costs and improve quality.

Qualifications include pursuing a BS in Mechanical Engineering, CAD experience (Creo Parametric), fundamentals of manufacturing, and strong