Test Engineering Technician Intern - Exmark

The 2026 Summer Internship Program will run from May 18, 2026, through August 7, 2026. Candidates must be available to start on May 18 and participate through the duration of the program.

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, a division of The Toro Company is a leading manufacturer of commercial turf care equipment in the U.S. with headquarters located in Beatrice, Nebraska (35 miles south of Lincoln, Nebraska).  Activities at this location include, design, prototyping, test, marketing and sales.  Established in 1982, our company was built on a tradition of high value and customer centric relationships. Today, Exmark serves customers in North America with an extensive family of mowers ranging from 21 inches to 12 foot cutting widths as well as the leading brand of turf maintenance equipment. We are a division of The Toro Company (TTC) with a global design and manufacturing presence.

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 

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 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- The anticipated pay range is $22.00-33.00 per hour.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related needs and conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

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