Job Description

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 to build a career.

The Electrical/Electronics Technician III, in Toro’s Landscape and Contractor Group, is responsible for providing electrical and electronic support by assembling, modifying, testing, prototyping, troubleshooting, and documenting electrical and electronic systems for Power Systems Center of Excellence, who develop electrified products for The Toro Company.

Sponsorship:

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.

Work Location:

This opportunity is based out of Bloomington, MN international headquarters. Candidates should prepare for a 5-day on-site schedule.

What Will You Do?

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

• Construct and test prototype battery packs (Li-Ion, etc.), chargers, circuit board assemblies, electrical and electronic components and systems, and finished products and machines
• Construct and test prototype harnesses and validate functionality in machines or stationary equipment
• Populate, troubleshoot to the component level, and rework circuit board assemblies (soldering, reflow, and inspection)
• Work independently and under the supervision and direction of others
• Identify, order and inventory parts and assemblies and test equipment
• Coordinate test plan logistics with internal and external test facilities
• Create design and test documentation, updates, and work instructions
• Manage Electronics Lab, order parts, maintain organization and cleanliness of the lab, and track test equipment
• Test electrical components, systems, and PCBs using power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, CAN bus analysis tools, signal generators, etc.
• Other work as assigned

What Do You Need?

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

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree or equivalent 2-year electrical/electronic technical degree with minimum of five (5) years of experience as an electrical or electronics technician

--or --

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering Technology (or equivalent) and minimum two (2) years of experience in related electrical or electronics role

Job Qualifications:

• Demonstrated capabilities in soldering and desoldering, populating and rework of circuit board assemblies, including through-hole and SMT components
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand electrical and electronic schematics, wire harness drawings, and other electrical system documentation
• Demonstrated troubleshooting capabilities of electrical systems or electronics
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Demonstrated understanding of electrical and electronic fundamentals
• Strong interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication in English, collaboration and teamwork skills, flexibility, self-motivation, dependability, punctuality, etc.
• Strong attention to detail, and performance of quality work
• Demonstrated ability and self-motivation to learn new skills, technologies, procedures, test equipment, techniques, and software applications
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, to communicate status
• Demonstrated ability to safely use basic hand and power tools
• Demonstrated ability to follow safe working procedures
• Familiarity with basic terminal crimping tools
• Must be able to work independently and under the direction of others - as a self-starter and in team environment supporting cross-functional staff members
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

Preferred Capabilities:

• Knowledge of battery technology and battery safe-handling procedures is preferred
• Knowledge of electronic components, including power, analog and digital, is preferred
• Knowledge of electrical harness design, component specification and ordering, and harness construction experience is preferred
• Experience troubleshooting mobile equipment electrical systems and electronics is preferred
• Experience with printed circuit board layout and schematic entry is preferred
• Experience with using programming tools for microcontrollers is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to rework fine pitch SMT and BGA components is preferred
• Ability to design is preferred

Travel:

• Some travel may be needed for this position.

What Can We Give You?

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top-tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQ location 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.
• Location – Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrally located for most commuters!  #LI-Onsite
• Food – Take advantage of our onsite café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day. 
• Wellness – The Toro Company’s HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.
• Volunteerism – The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
• Competitive Pay – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the hourly pay range is between ​$37​ - ​$42​. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the dailypay app.

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.

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.