Mechanical Engineering Intern - Ditch Witch

The Toro Company • Perry, OK

1d • $22 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The 2027 Summer Internship Program 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. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future. The Toro Company (TTC) has delivered market-leading, innovative products and outstanding customer care for more than 100 years. With over 11,000 employees worldwide, TTC is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA. Our company designs and manufactures 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. We market and sell TTC products worldwide through a network of distributors, dealers, mass retailers, hardware retailers, equipment rental center and home centers—as well as online direct to end users. At Ditch Witch in Perry, Oklahoma we pride ourselves on being the leading manufacturer in the underground pipe and cable market. Our plant in Perry stands out because it's a place for people to learn and thrive. We enjoy coming to work because our plant is our community, we see our teammates not only as co-workers but as neighbors and family members. All of our locations build the intricate network of machinery that contributes to The Toro Company.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or similar engineering discipline preferred from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Software: AutoCAD, Solidworks, Solidedge, Creo Parametric, Microsoft suite.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Desire to learn new skills and maintain knowledge of new technologies.
• Must be independent, self-motivated.
• Must have interpersonal skills in working with a variety of cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Designing solutions or improvements to address current and ongoing issues with underground construction equipment and/or processes.
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Dress for your day
• Volunteerism – The Toro Company is proud to provide interns 8 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
• Competitive Pay – Competitive compensation with an anticipated hourly rate of $22–$28. Actual rates may vary based on factors such as academic standing, business function, and other relevant considerations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree