Manufacturing Engineer Intern

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.

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? 

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for: 

• Establishes and maintains engineered time standards for direct labor operations.
• Establishes methods and processes for assembly, welding, paint line and related material handling on new products and equipment.
• Works with department supervisors and value stream manufacturing engineers with implementation of new methods and processes.
• Makes recommendations for improving safety, quality, or productivity activities.
• Implements proper ergonomics in work station setup, processes, tooling and safety equipment.
• Identify and apply Lean methodologies to ensure processes are scientifically controlled and continuously improved.
• Creates necessary documentation (standard work, Heijunka cards, etc) for all new product launches.
• Collaborate across all functions of the business and learn what it takes to be part of a great team 

What Do You Need? 

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements: 

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with an ability to learn and apply new things.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Problem solving acumen.
• Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), CAD software, Test Instrumentation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once and prioritize based on due dates or importance.

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.