Mechanical Value Engineering (VAVE) Intern - The Toro Company

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 centersas well as online direct to end users.

What Will You Do?

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

• Lead and execute VAVE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) assignments : concept / opportunity identification, feasibility assessment, design, cost / value justification, testing / validation. Accountabilities include, but are not limited to : product cost, value, timing, durability, safety, performance, manufacturability, and quality.
• Responsible for the design, analysis, and prototyping of components or subsystems using calculations, testing, CAE, and other techniques.
• Apply value analysis techniques to find lowest cost, highest value designs.
• Use data analytics tools to identify and prioritize opportunities.
• Calculate total cost models to justify / support program approvals.
• Collaborate with team members to complete documentation requirements : project files, engineering drawings, BOM updates, certification reports.
• Research knowledge gaps and develop specific technical expertise to close them to facilitate knowledge-based design and development.
• Participate with competitive product teardowns to analyze and document competitive cost structures, illuminate opportunities,
• Coordinate the efforts of outside consultants, labs, suppliers, etc. needed to accomplish project objectives.
• Work with NPD and test engineers to gain product / application insight and collaborate for validation plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

What Do You Need?

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

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

Competitive Pay anticipated pay $22.00-$33.00 per hour.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, 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.