Mechanical Engineering Intern - HammerHead

Venture Products; Town of Lake Mills (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Volunteer hours

Competitive pay

Job summary

The Toro Company invites applicants for its HammerHead division internship in Lake Mills, WI. This 2027 Summer Internship runs May 17 to August 6, with start availability May 17.

Interns work with engineers on material testing, CAD drawings, BOMs, ECOs, and data sheet creation. Qualified candidates are engineering students with SolidWorks experience, strong organization, teamwork, and solid communication skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing engineering degree required.
• Experience with 3D design software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-changing environment.
• Reading and clerical skills essential.
• Attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Familiarity with PC tools (word processing, spreadsheets).

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab experiments on potential materials for new products or improvements.
• Create samples for lab and functional testing with technicians.
• With engineers, create test plans for material testing and development.
• Report project status verbally and in writing.
• Support Quality, Maintenance and Lean problem-solving activities.
• Create detailed CAD drawings and illustrations of consumables.
• Create bills of materials and routings for consumables and assemblies.
• Release new consumable materials into production via ECO processes.
• Complete ECOs in response to change requests from departments.
• Support new material quoting activities and SAP routings.
• Work with product management to create technical data sheets for consumables.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Engineering student

3D design software

Organizational skills

Reading and clerical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

PC tools (Word, Excel, etc.)

Education

Pursuing engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

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.

HammerHead, located in Lake Mills, Wisconsin is a division of The Toro Company. HammerHead delivers a unique combination of rehabilitation, replacement and installation equipment and consumables for the underground construction market. Offering unmatched field support and project consultation to customers worldwide.

What Will You Do?

• Conduct lab experiments on potential materials for new products or improvements to existing products
• Create samples for lab and functional testing with assistance of technicians
• With the assistance of other engineers, create test plans for new material testing and development
• Frequently report verbally and in writing on project status
• Support Quality, Maintenance and Lean operations problem-solving activities
• Create detailed drawings, and illustrations of consumable materials using CAD software
• Create bills of materials and component routings for consumables and assemblies
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• Release new consumable materials into production via ECO process
• Complete ECO's in response to change requests from various departments with input from design engineers
• Support new material quoting activities and SAP routings
• Work with product management to create technical data sheets for consumable materials
• Other duties as assigned

What Do You Need?

• Pursuing degree in engineering discipline
• Must have experience using 3D design software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Demonstrate excellent skills in organizing and prioritizing work in a rapidly changing environment
• Have appropriate reading and clerical skills
• Attention to detail and follow through
• Work well with others in a team setting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate a working knowledge (or willingness and ability to learn) of PC based business tools including word processing, spreadsheets and others as required
• Have a good work record, including indications of strong self-motivation, high productivity, reliable attendance, attention to quality, ability to learn new skills, and a cordial, cooperative personality

What Can We Give You?

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our interns know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive pay- The Toro Company offers interns a variety of perks, including:

• 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.
• 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.