Product Planning Internship

Join our Team as a Product Planning Intern!

The Role:

We’re seeking a motivated Product Planning Intern to join our team in Summer 2027! This internship offers hands-on experience in product planning, where you’ll work on meaningful projects and gain insight into product market surveys, product specifications, alternative fuel resources, product development, proposals, business cases and government regulations. You’ll collaborate with the Product Planning team, as well as mentors and leadership, building skills that will help launch your career!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Conducting product/market surveys, reviewing product specifications, and competitive features. Technology areas of focus including but not limited to: lithium ion motive power batteries, chargers, hydrogen fuel cells, battery monitoring, Lidar, and telematics. 
• Reviewing government regulations/standards to gain an understanding of their effects on the products, anticipate changes, and make recommendations for new product features/changes. 
• Working with management team to develop products. 
• Working on proposals and business cases to support launch and development of products.

What We’re Looking For:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Engineering, Business or similar field. 
• Must be an incoming Junior or Senior standing at a minimum.

What Sets You Apart:

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges
• General understanding of powered industrial equipment, electric motors and controllers as well
  as other industrial power technologies is a plus.

Where and When You’ll Work:

• Enjoy the best of both worlds with a hybrid schedule—collaborate in person at our Columbus, IN office and work remotely Thursdays and Fridays. 

What You’ll Get in Return:

Wage - $20.00 - $30.00+ per hour. Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Early Career Benefits:

• Paid Housing (furnishings, utilities, & Wi-Fi included) - eligibility limited to employees residing
  50+ miles outside the work location
• Hands-On Experience in Product Planning 
• Mentorship from Experienced Professionals
• Direct Exposure to Senior Leadership & Executive Team
• Company-Sponsored Events & Intern Socials
• Paid Community Service Hours
• Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic
• Mental Health Advocate Services
• Best in class work culture!

Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

Learn more here: https://www.toyotaforklift.com/careers https://careers.raymondcorp.com/careers

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