Manufacturing Engineer Intern - The Toro Company

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 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. 

What Will You Do?

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.

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

• 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 Engineering or similar engineering discipline preferred

• Software:  AutoCAD, Solidworks, Creo Parametric, Microsoft suite

• Strong mechanical aptitude.  Desire to learn new skills and maintain knowledge of new technologies

• Must be independent, and 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- The anticipated pay range is $22.00-33.00 per hour.

At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment process for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a potential threat to job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities.  

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.

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