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Who Are We?

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.

This position is responsible for fixture designs related to their use within the Product Evaluation/Test Department.  Has responsibilities to the Engineering and Management group on effective fixture design to evaluate prototype and production products and components.

What Will You Do?

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

• Design of lab fixtures including, but not limited to: roll-drum dynamometers, component loading fixtures, component holding for static environmental evaluations, machine safety test apparatus, and accelerated life fixtures.

• Prepare fixture design layouts and coordinate designs with others assigned to the project to ensure integration of the design.

• Responsible for basic design calculations such as gear pulley ratios, MPH, rpm's, and weight distribution.

• Secure assistance of consultants or internal specialists i.e. CAE analysis support engineers, manufacturing engineers, and/or vendor experts.

• Use the best technology available in each and every area of design.

• Assure that all parts designed can be manufactured.

• Maintain accurate lists of parts created. Coordinate, or help to coordinate, the release of parts for fixture assembly.

• Work with design engineers and test engineers and others to incorporate product design under test into fixture, including updates to product design as it evolves during development. Solve design problems. Coordinate the required documentation to assure that the changes are implemented on a timely basis.

• CAD/CREO utilized as necessary to do project related work.

• Keep supervisor informed of project status and issues that may require assistance.

• Keep informed of new design, manufacturing and materials developments.

• Perform miscellaneous duties as may be requested

What Do You Need?

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

• Graduate of accredited technical school for machine design and drafting (two-year course) combined with entry level design experience (zero to two years) in the mechanical drafting or design field -OR-

• Graduate of an accredited university or college with a Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering related technology (ex. Automotive, Manufacturing, Design.) 

• 1+ year(s) of experience in the mechanical drafting field

• Demonstrated design capability.

• Knowledge of force, torque, speed, acceleration, and similar mechanical calculations, troubleshooting test fixture operations, knowledge of fabrication processes including:  sheet metal bending, welding, machining (mill, lathe, and multi-axis), fastener selection, casting, painting, etc.

• Basic knowledge and understanding of general fixture design

• Basic knowledge of Data Acquisition tools, e.g. multi-meter, gauges, thermistors/thermocouples, etc.

• Demonstrates the ability to identify and sort out relevant information

• Basic knowledge of regulatory standards and requirements for mobile machinery

• Able to work independently with minimum supervision

• Travel to test sites

What Can We Give You?   

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at ourBloomington, MN HQlocation 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. 

Location – Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrally located for most commuters! 

Food - Take advantage of our onsite café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day. 

Wellness - The Toro Company’s HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees. 

Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community. 

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

Flexible Work Arrangements – This team is currently implementing a hybrid work schedule. The opportunity to collaborate in the office and work from home part-time, has promoted team-building and flexibility. 

Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between ​$63600 - ​$80000. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with dailypay app.

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