Test Technician 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: 

• 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? 

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

• 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 

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.