Product Planning Internship

Toyota Material Handling North America Inc; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Housing

Hands-On Experience

Mentorship

Leadership exposure

Intern socials

Community service hours

Onsite fitness center

Mental health services

Strong work culture

Job summary

Toyota Material Handling North America invites applications for the Product Planning Intern role for Summer 2027. This hybrid internship blends hands-on product planning with exposure to market surveys, specifications, and government standards, offering insight into the product lifecycle and continuous improvement at TMHNA.

You will work with the Product Planning team and mentors, contributing to proposals and business cases and gaining mentorship from senior leadership.

Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Currently enrolled in a degree in Engineering, Business or similar field.
• Incoming Junior or Senior standing required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product/market surveys and review product specifications and competitive features.
• Review government regulations/standards and assess their impact on products.
• Collaborate with management to develop products.
• Work on proposals and business cases to support launch and development.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Eagerness to learn

General understanding of industrial E&

Education

Engineering or Business-related degree program

Job description

Workplace Type

Hybrid

Full-time/Part-time

Intern

Shift

1st

Sponsorship Statement

Employment authorization required. Toyota Material Handling North America will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Description

Join our Team as a Product Planning Intern!

The Role:

We’re seeking a motivated Product Planning Intern to join our team in Summer 2027!This internship offers hands-on experience in product planning, whereyou’ll work on meaningful projects and gain insight into product market surveys, product specifications, alternative fuel resources, product development, proposals, business cases and government regulations. You’ll collaborate with the Product Planning team, as well as mentors and leadership, building skills that will help launch your career!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Conducting product/market surveys, reviewing product specifications, and competitive features. Technology areas of focus including but not limited to: lithium ion motive power batteries, chargers, hydrogen fuel cells, battery monitoring, Lidar, and telematics.
• Reviewing government regulations/standards to gain an understanding of their effects on the products, anticipate changes, and make recommendations for new product features/changes.
• Working with management team to develop products.
• Working on proposals and business cases to support launch and development of products.

What We’re Looking For:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Engineering, Business or similar field.
• Must be an incoming Junior or Senior standing at a minimum.

What Sets You Apart:

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges
• General understanding of powered industrial equipment, electric motors and controllers as well
  as other industrial power technologies is a plus.

Where and When You’ll Work:

• Enjoy the best of both worlds with a hybrid schedule—collaborate in person at our Columbus, IN office and work remotely Thursdays and Fridays.

What You’ll Get in Return:

Wage - $20.00 - $30.00+ per hour. Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Early Career Benefits:

• Paid Housing (furnishings, utilities, & Wi-Fi included) -eligibility limited to employees residing
  50+ miles outside the work location
• Hands-On Experience in Product Planning
• Mentorship from Experienced Professionals
• Direct Exposure to Senior Leadership & Executive Team
• Company-Sponsored Events & Intern Socials
• Paid Community Service Hours
• Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic
• Mental Health Advocate Services
• Best in class work culture!

Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

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