Hardware and Software Engineering Intern - Ditch Witch

The Toro Company•Perry, OK

1d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The 2027 Summer Internship Program at Ditch Witch, a part of The Toro Company, will run from May 17, 2027, through August 6, 2027. Candidates must be available for the entire duration of the program. The Toro Company has a long history of delivering innovative products and customer care, with over 11,000 employees worldwide. Ditch Witch in Perry, Oklahoma, is a leading manufacturer in the underground pipe and cable market, emphasizing a learning and thriving environment where teammates are considered neighbors and family. This role contributes to the intricate network of machinery that supports The Toro Company.

Requirements

Enrolled in a Bachelor of Science or graduate program accredited in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related engineering field.
If pursuing a bachelor’s degree, completion of at least sophomore year (60 or more credit hours).
Successfully completed courses in Mathematics – Calculus, Differential Equations.
Successfully completed courses in Science – General Physics.
Successfully completed courses in Engineering – Basic Circuit Analysis, Static Body Analysis.
Minimum of 6 credit hours in modern computer programming languages (C, C++, C#, Python, Java, Pascal, or similar).
Understanding of common communications schemes such as SPI, I2C, RS232, and CAN.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Comfortable in a team environment.
Good problem-analysis and resolution skills.
Positive and energetic attitude.
High degree of personal and professional integrity.
Legally authorized to work in the United States. Unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of the development of embedded hardware and firmware for 8/16/32-bit microcontrollers using C/C++ is preferred.
Understanding of the development of application software for embedded Linux systems is a plus.
Experience developing desktop applications in C# or Python is a plus.

Responsibilities

Gathering and analyzing technical data from diverse sources, including conversations with engineers, product managers, suppliers, technical documents, equipment operations and personal experiments.
Develop, debug, validate, and enhance embedded hardware, software, desktop applications, and mobile applications using advanced hardware and firmware design methodologies.
Create and debug prototypes to validate compliance with specifications.
Define measurement techniques, tuning procedures, and special test fixtures for production use.
Prepare comprehensive compliance and production documentation.