Test Technician Intern - Exmark

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

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer time for community service

Job summary

The Toro Company (Exmark division) in Beatrice, Nebraska, offers a 2027 Summer Internship Program from May 17 to August 6. Interns join a multi‑discipline team to qualify prototype machines, assist test plans, and build/ instrument test setups to learn safety standards and data analysis.

Applicants should show mechanical aptitude, communication, and strong analytical skills; MS Office and test instrumentation experience are preferred. GPA 3.0+ preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and hands‑on work experience.
• Communication skills with the ability to execute verbal or written instructions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and test instrumentation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi‑discipline team to qualify prototype machines in advance of production.
• Assist with test plans then perform test setups, including building prototypes, instrumentation, and fixturing.
• Gather, analyze and document test results, including failure analysis.
• Gain hands‑on experience with LabVIEW, Creo, and safety standards.
• Collaborate across all functions of the business to learn what it takes to be part of a great team.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Test instrumentation

Project management

GPA 3.0+

Tools

LabVIEW

Creo

Job description

2027 Summer Internship Program

The 2027 Summer Internship Program will run from May17,2027, through August6,2027. Candidates must be available to start on May17 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. Exmark, located in Beatrice, Nebraska is a division of The Toro Company. Exmark is the leading manufacturer of commercial mowers and equipment for the landscape professional. Exmark mowers are trusted 2‑to‑1 over the next best‑selling brand of zero‑turn mowers by landscape professionals. All Exmark products are designed to help customers increase productivity, while delivering unmatched quality.

What Will You Do?

• Work within multi‑discipline team to qualify prototype machines in advance of production (mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, software systems).
• Assist with test plans then perform test setups, including building prototypes, instrumentation, and fixturing.
• Gather, analyze and document test results, including failure analysis.
• Opportunities to gain a deeper understanding through hands on use of: test instrumentation, data acquisition equipment, thermal imaging, accelerometers, sound level meters, force measurement equipment, strain gauges, LabVIEW, Creo, and safety standards.
• Collaborate across all functions of the business and learn what it takes to be part of a great team.

What Do You Need?

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and hands‑on work experience
• Communication skills with an ability to execute verbal or written instructions
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and test instrumentation
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once and prioritize based on due dates or importance
• Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

What Can We Give You?

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

About the Company

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.