The 2026 Summer Internship Program will run from May 18, 2026, through August 7, 2026. Candidates must be available to start on May 18 and participate through the duration of the program.

Who Are We?

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.

Ditch Witch (a TTC brand) is located in Perry, OK. Ditch Witch specializes in the design and manufacture of underground construction equipment. The company is a leading source for trenchers, horizontal directional drilling systems, vacuum excavation, and other equipment.

What Will You Do?

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

This 12 - week internship opportunity will bring a host of challenging and fulfilling projects and experience in the world of manufacturing. Coming out of this internship, an individual will have a better understanding of "design for manufacturability & assembly (DFMA)", theory of constraints, drafting, and automation.
Learning drafting techniques and standards to relay design information to the shop floor
Designing a robotic weld fixture to both hold and assemble parts for robotic welding
Learning the principles of tooling design
Participating in "round table reviews" with cross functional team members to discuss manufacturability of parts.
Designing assembly aids to help in the assembly of Ditch Witch products

What Do You Need?

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

Completion of Sophomore year (at least 60 credit hours completed)
Enrollment in an applicable ABET accredited engineering program (industrial, mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing engineering, etc.)

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 – anticipated pay $22.00 - $33.00 per hour.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees

Tooling Intern - Ditch Witch