Mechanical Engineering Intern: Prototyping & Value

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Volunteerism – 8 hours paid time tovol

Summer Hours

Competitive Pay – $22–$28/hour

Job summary

The Toro Company in Bloomington, MN offers a 2027 Summer Internship Program from May 17, 2027, through August 6, 2027. You will work with engineering teams on design, testing, and cost/value engineering to support product development and improvements.

We value collaboration, hands-on prototyping, and data analytics; interns receive competitive pay ($22–$28/hour), summer hours flexibility, and paid volunteer time to support communities.

Qualifications

• ABET accredited Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Agricultural, Industrial, Manufacturing, or equivalent engineering.
• Junior or Senior status.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional partners and teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing methods for durable goods.
• Ability to travel to test sites, suppliers, and facilities.
• Experience with engineering drawings or GD&T is a plus.
• Experience with data analytics or AI tools is a plus.
• Lean NPD and Continuous Improvement experience is a plus.
• Formal project/time management training or experience is a plus.
• Previous engineering internships are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Value Analysis/Value Engineering assignments from concept to validation.
• Design, analyze, and prototype components using calculations and CAE.
• Apply value analysis to obtain lowest cost, highest value designs.
• Use data analytics tools to identify and prioritize opportunities.
• Calculate total cost models to justify program approvals.
• Collaborate to complete documentation: drawings, BOM updates, and certification reports.
• Develop knowledge-based design through research of knowledge gaps.
• Participate in product teardowns to document competitive costs.
• Coordinate outside consultants, labs, and suppliers as needed.
• Work with NPD and test engineers for validation plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Data analytics tools

AI tools

Lean NPD

Time/Project management training

Internship experience

Willingness to travel

Education

ABET accredited Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Toro Company in Bloomington, MN offers a 2027 Summer Internship Program from May 17, 2027, through August 6, 2027. You will work with engineering teams on design, testing, and cost/value engineering to support product development and improvements.

We value collaboration, hands-on prototyping, and data analytics; interns receive competitive pay ($22–$28/hour), summer hours flexibility, and paid volunteer time to support communities.