Mechanical Engineering Intern - HammerHead

Location: Lake Mills, WI

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.

HammerHead, located in Lake Mills, Wisconsin is a division of The Toro Company. HammerHead delivers a unique combination of rehabilitation, replacement and installation equipment and consumables for the underground construction market. Offering unmatched field support and project consultation to customers worldwide.

What Will You Do?

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

Conduct lab experiments on potential materials for new products or improvements to existing products

Create samples for lab and functional testing with assistance of technicians

With the assistance of other engineers, create test plans for new material testing and development

Frequently report verbally and in writing on project status

Support Quality, Maintenance and Lean operations problem-solving activities

Create detailed drawings, and illustrations of consumable materials using CAD software

Create bills of materials and component routings for consumables and assemblies

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Release new consumable materials into production via ECO process

Complete ECO’s in response to change requests from various departments with input from design engineers

Support new material quoting activities and SAP routings

Work with product management to create technical data sheets for consumable materials

Other duties as assigned

What Do You Need?

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

Pursuing degree in engineering discipline

Must have experience using 3D design software (SolidWorks preferred)

Demonstrate excellent skills in organizing and prioritizing work in a rapidly changing environment

Have appropriate reading and clerical skills

Attention to detail and follow through

Work well with others in a team setting

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrate a working knowledge (or willingness and ability to learn) of PC based business tools including word processing, spreadsheets and others as required

Have a good work record, including indications of strong self-motivation, high productivity, reliable attendance, attention to quality, ability to learn new skills, and a cordial, cooperative personality

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.