Mechatronics Test Engineer Intern - The Toro Company

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. 

This position in based at TTC’s headquarters in Bloomington, MN and supports all TTC brands. This engineering team provides test support for electronic/mechatronics components test, battery test, and hardware-in-loop software test. Electronics and mechatronics (motors, linear actuators, etc) have been used on Toro products for many years, with increasing usage due to the growth of electrified and robotic products.

What Will You Do? 

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for: 

Test System Design Project – This will be the primary project for the internship. Starting from a problem statement, design a software test solution using various software tools such as C, Python, or LabVIEW to run on Toro’s Hardware-in-Loop test systems.

In addition to the test system design project:

Component Testing Project(s):

• Creating test plans for electronic and mechatronic components

• Analyze test results to identify trends and failure modes

• Report test results and design recommendations

Hardware-in-Loop Project(s):

• Gain understanding of Hardware-in-Loop system architecture.

• Review and execute regression test sequences.

• Assist with other mechatronics projects as needed.

What Do You Need? 

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following:

• Preferred Majors: 2+ Years Completed of Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering Degree

• Preferred Skills: C/C++/Arduino, LabVIEW, Microsoft Office Suite, Soldering, Wiring, Electrical Schematics, DC Circuits, Embedded Systems

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.  

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related needs and conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

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