Embedded Software Engineering Intern - The Toro Company
About The Position
The 2027 Summer Internship Program at The Toro Company (TTC) 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. The Toro Company has delivered market-leading, innovative products and outstanding customer care for over 100 years. With over 11,000 employees worldwide, TTC is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of equipment including 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. TTC products are marketed and sold worldwide through various channels including distributors, dealers, mass retailers, hardware retailers, equipment rental centers, and home centers, as well as online direct to end users.
Requirements
- Currently a Junior or Senior student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field (required) with interest in embedded systems.
- Familiar with developing embedded firmware for 8/16/32-bit microcontrollers in C/C++.
- Familiar with common communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, RS232, and CAN.
- Strong understanding of the relationship between hardware and software, with the ability to design systems that integrate both technologies efficiently.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Thrives in a team environment.
- Results-driven, action-oriented, and full of positive energy.
- Strong problem-solving and resolution skills.
- High degree of integrity and commitment to achieving results.
- Independently self-motivated and have interpersonal skills to build relationships and collaborate within a team having a variety of cross-functional product responsibility.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) is a plus.
- Knowledge of desktop application development in C++/C# is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Dive into the development, debugging, and enhancement of embedded firmware for electrification and autonomous projects.
- Be part of the team that investigates, defines, and specifies innovative new products.
- Collaborate with engineering team members to design and implement high-quality electronics and firmware solutions that meet cutting-edge product requirements.
- Play a key role in resolving integration challenges that involve multiple electronics, software applications, and developers.
- Work closely with electronic, system, and software design engineers to help optimize overall product performance.
- Get hands-on experience in the validation and testing of electronics and embedded software.
- Assist software engineers in defining interfaces and optimizing hardware/software performance.
- Thoroughly test and evaluate embedded software to ensure top-notch quality and functionality.
- Contribute to the creation of detailed hardware and firmware design and validation documentation.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Casual, corporate environment (Dress for your day)
- 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
