Manufacturing Engineering Intern - The Toro Company

Location: Shakopee, MN

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.

The Manufacturing Engineer Intern will provide technical support to the engineering team supporting manufacturing processes in the steel components plant. Processes supported may include machining, welding, grinding, stamping, sheet & tube laser cutting and forming.

Technical support may also include tooling and fixture design for process quality improvements and new part support. Intern will report to engineering manager.

What Will You Do?

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

Support safety projects and manufacturing processes as directed

Maintain plant layout for machine moves and cost reduction efforts

Evaluate manufacturing and material handling processes for new parts

Support new part quoting activities & SAP routings

Conduct time studies of part’s processes

Assist quality engineering with print tolerances & process capability studies

Assist in the research & development of capital projects & equipment

Support Quality, Maintenance and Lean operations problem solving activities

Support RPS and Kaizen events, 5S and 3S OAM activities

Frequently report verbally and in writing on project status

Other duties as assigned

What Do You Need?

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

Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering discipline

Software: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo Parametric, Microsoft suite- Excel, PowerPoint, CadCam: Mastercam, Esprit

Demonstrated project experience (preferred)

Strong mechanical aptitude

Desire to learn new skills and maintain knowledge of new technologies

Must be independent, self-motivated. Must have interpersonal skills in working with a variety of cross-functional teams

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.

Summer Hours *Based on Location* – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at certain locations are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.

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.