Electrical Systems Engineering Intern - The Toro Company
About The Position
The 2027 Summer Internship Program at The Toro Company (TTC) offers a unique opportunity for students to gain real-world engineering experience. The program runs from May 17, 2027, through August 6, 2027, and requires candidates to be available for the entire duration. TTC, a company with over 100 years of innovation and more than 11,000 employees worldwide, designs and manufactures a wide range of equipment for turf maintenance, irrigation, landscape, snow management, agricultural irrigation, construction, and residential use. This internship focuses on Toro’s golf, sports fields, and siteworks systems product lines, providing hands-on experience with motors, controllers, batteries, switches, and sensors within machine electrical systems. Interns will work on individual projects, including writing specifications, performing studies, testing and validating electrical components and software, improving existing products, and troubleshooting component failures. Additional activities may include job shadowing, vendor visits, manufacturing plant tours, collaborating with electrical designers, and attending executive talks.
Requirements
- Majoring in electrical, electronic, or computer engineering from an ABET accredited university. Other engineering disciplines may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- In good academic standing.
- Entering Junior or Senior year strongly preferred.
- Hard working, energetic, and have a desire to learn, collaborate, and effectively communicate in team environments.
- Organized.
- Proficient in basic Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience reading electrical schematics and knowledge of basic electrical components.
Nice To Haves
- Additional engineering software experience is preferred.
- Experience interfacing with CANbus communication protocols preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate electrical components.
- Create and perform basic integration tests in a lab environment.
- Create and modify prototype electrical harnesses.
- Work with CANbus data to diagnose issues or evaluate machine performance.
- Read and interpret machine electrical schematics to assist in troubleshooting or machine evaluation.
- Work cross functionally to diagnose machine issues or evaluate designs.
- Work with component vendors to evaluate application fit and verify component specifications.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Dress for your day (casual, corporate environment)
- 8 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community
- Flexible schedule during the summer (Summer Hours Based on Location)
- Competitive compensation with an anticipated hourly rate of $22–$28
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
