Mechanical Engineer Intern - The Toro Company

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

Job summary

The Toro Company is offering a Summer Internship Program in Bloomington, Minnesota, from May 17 to August 6, 2027. Interns will perform engineering analyses, interact with multiple internal teams, and help select quality components.

The program emphasizes teamwork, learning, and hands-on problem solving in a supportive environment. Applicants must be pursuing Mechanical Engineering at an ABET accredited university, with junior-level coursework preferred.

Qualifications

• Majoring in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Completed junior-level courses preferred.
• Strong desire to learn, collaborate, and effectively communicate in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis to predict behavior of proposed designs or resolve design problems.
• Participate in understanding customer requirements through direct contact with marketing, customers, service, manufacturing and distribution.
• Work with vendors to ensure selection of quality components.
• Coordinate with Toro groups: Experimental Shop, Test Engineering, CAE, Cost Accounting, Sourcing, Drafting, Manufacturing, Customer Service and Technical Publications.
• Provide reports, verbally and in writing, on development progress and engineering analysis of product design.
• Support Quality Policy by working within the Quality System and participating in quality initiatives and training.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Office

Education

Mechanical Engineering (ABET)

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?

• Performing engineering analysis to predict the behavior of proposed designs and/or resolutions to existing design problems.
• Actively participating in the development and understanding of customer requirements through direct contact with marketing, customers, service, manufacturing and distribution.
• Working with vendors to insure selection of application approved, quality components.
• Communicating and coordinating work with the following Toro groups: Experimental Shop, Test Engineering, CAE, Cost Accounting, Sourcing, Drafting, Manufacturing, Customer Service and Technical Publications.
• Providing reports, verbally and in writing, on development progress and engineering analysis of product design.
• Supporting company Quality Policy by working within the documented Quality System, and participating in quality initiatives and training as needed.

What Do You Need?

• Majoring in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Completed junior-level courses preferred.
• Strong desire to learn, collaborate, and effectively communicate in a team setting while achieving a common goal.
• Ability to stay organized and able to use Microsoft Office programs without much direction.

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.