Engineering Project Support Technician - HammerHead

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Who Are We?     

At HammerHead in Lake Mills, Wisconsin we pride ourselves on being one of the largest contributors to the underground pipe and cable replacement, installation, and maintenance industry. Our plant in Lake Mills stands out because it is a place for people to learn and thrive. We enjoy coming to work because we take pride in creating high quality pieces of equipment, along with a dedicated team-oriented environment created through individual success. All our locations build the intricate network of machinery that contributes to The Toro Company. We contribute to building the communities, cities, and the world. We invite you to apply and join a team of highly skilled, and highly passionate people.

The Engineering Project Support Technician provides technical, administrative, and logistical support throughout the entire engineering project lifecycle. Working closely with the Senior Engineer, this position helps ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with engineering and organizational standards.

This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys hands‑on problem‑solving, continuous learning, and supporting cross‑functional engineering teams.

What Will You Do?  

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

Technical & Project Support:

• Assist Senior Engineer with design activities, data collection, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation of project tasks.

• Support installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.

Project Coordination:

• Track project timelines, deliverables, risks, and dependencies to ensure project momentum.

• Maintain project plans, logs, and task lists.

Documentation Management:

• Prepare, update, and organize technical documentation, drawings, reports, and engineering change requests.

Logistical Support:

• Coordinate materials, tools, supplies, and other resources required for engineering activities.

Quality & Compliance:

• Support inspections, audits, and compliance with engineering standards, safety practices, and internal procedures.

Cross‑Functional Communication:

• Serve as a liaison between engineering, operations, procurement, manufacturing, and other departments to ensure accurate information flow.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Compile test results, analyze data trends, and prepare summaries or presentations for engineering reviews.

What Do You Need?  

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

• Associate’s degree or equivalent two‑year technical degree in engineering technology or a related field.

• Minimum 1-3 years' experience

• Technical aptitude with mechanical, electrical, or industrial systems.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to read technical drawings or willingness to learn.

• Proficiency with CAD and project software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Excel, project trackers).

• Strong problem‑solving skills and initiative.

• Effective communication skills for collaborating with engineers and stakeholders.

• Adaptability and eagerness to learn new skills, tools, and technologies.

Preferred experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

• Experience with 3D printing (plastics).

• Arc welding experience.

• Sheet metal and weldment design.

• Machining skills.

• Background in agriculture or outdoor power equipment

What Can We Give You?     

At HammerHead, 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 – HammerHead offers employees at our Lake Mills, WI location a variety of perks, including:  

Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment. 

Wellness - In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to every full-time employee. 

Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community. 

Growth Opportunities – TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples.  

Competitive Salary – 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 annual pay range is between ​$24.82 - ​$31.02. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. 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 experience for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a growing concern for 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. All legitimate job opportunities must be applied for directly through our official careers page at jobs.thetorocompany.com or via Workday, our applicant tracking system.

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