Internship

Caterpillar

Web Development/API and AI Intern

Job Description: The Excellence team at Caterpillar has developed over 40 dashboards to provide data-driven insights. However, the large number of dashboards and filters can make it difficult for users—especially new ones—to find the answers they need. To address this, we created ExcellenceNav, a concept website that allows users to enter natural language queries (e.g., “What is the open PPAP for Decatur?”). The system recognizes keywords, matches them to the relevant dashboard, applies the correct filters, and generates the appropriate URL for quick access. We are looking for a student developer to help deploy ExcellenceNav to a production server and improve its natural language query capabilities. The goal is to make the system smarter and more efficient over time. Basic General Qualifications Experience with Web-dev Understanding of HTML JavaScript CSS Understanding of API’s Experience or familiarity with Git More Specific Qualifications, nice to haves Knowledgeable about TypeScript Comfortable learning / knows a modern web framework Examples being… React / Next Svelte / SvelteKit Basic understanding of server side vs client side rendering Experience with Node and npm The student MUST not require sponsorship now or in the future. Work location is Champaign Innovation Center (research park). The start time is ASAP. Please send your resume to Lee Breeggemann (Breeggemann_J_Lee@cat.com).

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Rivian

Embedded Systems Software Engineer

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles the company builds and the curious, courageous souls it seeks to attract. The company constantly challenges what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. Rivian reframes old problems, seeks new solutions and operates comfortably in unknown areas. Rivian employees come from diverse backgrounds but share a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. About the Role Rivian internships are experiences optimized for student candidates. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the internship term with an expected graduation date between December 2025 through May 2027. If you are not pursuing a degree, please see full-time positions on the Rivian careers site. Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements. In this role, you will support our software application framework team. Responsibilities Design and implement a Software Application Framework. Verify and validate the hardware design of Electrical Control Units. Understand the hardware design specs. Write code in C/Python. Debug hardware and software issues. Work with peers and stakeholders to collect the requirements and provide solutions. Qualifications Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Electrical, Computer, or Computer Science Engineering. Experience with embedded platform architecture (GPU, PCIe, Camera). Working knowledge of networking protocols. Experience with embedded software development, linux operating systems, and real time operating Systems. Proficiency in Python and C programming. Prior experience with autonomous driving, infotainment or PC/Server technologies, preferred. Must be a located in Champaign, IL and able to work out of our office in the Research Park. Must be available for 40 hours per week in the summer and 15-20 hours per week in the Fall and Spring. Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Internships: The range of pay for internships is $25.00-51.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on location, and other factors permitted by law. Apply through this link: https://go.illinois.edu/RivianEmbeddedSystemsSoftwareEngineerIntern

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Rivian

Hardware Functional Safety Intern

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles the company builds and the curious, courageous souls it seeks to attract. The company constantly challenges what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. Rivian reframes old problems, seeks new solutions and operates comfortably in unknown areas. Rivian employees come from diverse backgrounds but share a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. About the Role Rivian internships are experiences optimized for student candidates. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the internship term with an expected graduation date between December 2025 through May 2027.  If you are not pursuing a degree, please see full-time positions on the Rivian careers site.  Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements.  In this role, you will have endless opportunities, including the ability to understand item definitions including system architectures, understand safety concepts, understand functional & technical safety requirements for system and hardware and software requirements, understand system & integration tests, verification & validation tests and much more. Responsibilities Recieve training in Functional safety, ISO26262 Standard, Safety analysis and various tools for analysis, requirements, validation planning, etc.  Create automation flows to help achieve end-to-end traceability during the functional safety lifecycle.  Review and provide feedback on safety analysis, safety mechanisms, safety requirements and safety validation test cases. Qualifications Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Engineering. Electrical Hardware knowledge and scripting/coding expertise.  Deep understanding of the ISO26262 standard preferred. Must be located in Champaign, IL  and able to work out of our office in the Research Park.  Must be available for 20 hours per week in the Fall and Spring and 40 hours in the summer.    This project will require weekly task status update and monthly project update. Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Internships: The range of pay for internships is 25.00-51.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on location, and other factors permitted by law.  Apply through this link: https://go.illinois.edu/RivianHardwareFunctionalSafetyIntern

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COUNTRY Financial

Software Developer Intern

About Country Financial Digitalab The DigitaLab is an immersive data science and technology internship program developed in partnership with the University of Illinois. About the Role COUNTRY Financial is seeking Software Developer interns to be part of the team delivering technical working solutions. These positions will be in the DigitaLab at the University of Illinois Research Park in Champaign, IL. As a Software Developer intern, interns will be working with business partners, designers, and COUNTRY Technology to develop and test products and processes used by COUNTRY Financial clients, reps and employees. Responsibilities Deep dive into research of new and emerging technologies (i.e. Generative AI) Develop software applications that are high performing and meet technical standards Create a variety of technical solutions by selecting the appropriate technology, leveraging defined technology standards and knowledge of multiple programming tools and techniques Design solutions after gathering business and technical requirements Support the development of test cases, execution and related problem solving during all phases of project testing in alignment with overall test plans Participate in testing emerging technologies in Research and Innovation projects Collaborate with Data Science and UI/UX DigitaLab interns on cross-functional teams Participate in Agile Release Trains Requirements Must be actively pursuing a college degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for the duration of the internship Strong collaboration, written and oral communication skills Takes initiative with leadership capabilities Excellent team player Experience working with some of the following languages: Spring / SpringBoot Angular, Ionic, Node, React Java, JavaScript, JSON, .Net Python, R A working knowledge of the following is preferred: Cloud Platforms – Microsoft Azure Version Control tooling (Git, SVN) Test Automation Mobile App Development Web App Development Agile development process Deployment methodologies and tooling, including DevOps for CI/CD Apply through this link: https://go.illinois.edu/DigitalabSoftwareDeveloperIntern

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COUNTRY Financial

Data Science Intern

About Country Financial Digitalab The DigitaLab is an immersive data science and technology internship program developed in partnership with the University of Illinois. About the Role COUNTRY Financial is seeking Data Science interns. These positions will be in our DigitaLab at the University of Illinois Research Park in Champaign, IL. As a Data Scientist you will be working with business partners and COUNTRY Technology, including Applied Analytics, to develop and test data and software development solutions for our COUNTRY Financial clients, representatives, and employees Responsibilities Deep dive into competitive intelligence for our products Conduct analysis to gain quicker, streamlined understanding of our business results and trends Utilize machine learning methods to create data models, concepts such as regression, classification, and forecasting Work closely with DigitaLab Software Developer interns on delivering working solutions (Application Development, Generative AI, etc.) Collaborate with DigitaLab Software Developer and UI/UX interns on cross-functional teams Participate in Agile Release Trains Requirements Must be actively pursuing a college degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for the duration of the internship Self-motivated learner with leadership capabilities Strong collaboration, written and oral communication skills Experience gathering data and building solutions Understanding and knowledge of business use cases Understanding and knowledge of databases, data modeling, and statistical concepts Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills Experience working with some of the following: Python, R, Tableau, SQL Version Tools (Git, SVN) A working knowledge of the following is preferred: Cloud Platforms (Microsoft Azure) Containerization NLP Database engineering and administration Integration with software development Apply through this link: https://go.illinois.edu/DigitalabDataScienceIntern

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COUNTRY Financial

UI/UX Intern

About Country Financial Digitalab The DigitaLab is an immersive data science and technology internship program developed in partnership with the University of Illinois. About the Role COUNTRY Financial is seeking an UI/UX intern to be part of the team delivering technical working solutions (web and mobile applications and/or print publications). This position will be in the DigitaLab at the University of Illinois Research Park in Champaign, IL. As a UX/Design intern, the intern will be working with business partners, designers, and COUNTRY Technology to create designs and test digital experiences for COUNTRY Financial clients, representatives, and employees. Responsibilities Design and develop wireframes, mock-ups, prototypes, use cases, etc., for user interfaces Identify issues in existing web and mobile interfaces from the User-Centered Design (UCD) point of view Communicate findings from user studies and user inspections efficiently to the other teams including development and business Troubleshoot and recommend fixes to problems relating to existing interfaces and applications Design print material for use in the DigitaLab (i.e. brochures, flyers, yearbook) Collaborate with DigitaLab Data Science and Software Developer interns on cross-functional teams Participate in Agile Release Trains Requirements Must be actively pursuing a college degree at the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign for the duration of the internship Strong collaboration, written and oral communication skills Familiar with:  Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign and PhotoShop  Online testing tools like Usability Hub, User Zoom, etc. Experience with user centered design, and creating wireframes and design comps Experience in web content, marketing, e-commerce, digital marketing, graphic arts, usability, social media or gamification (or the equivalent) is preferred Self- motivated learner with leadership capabilities Apply through this link: https://go.illinois.edu/DigitalabUIUXIntern

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Littelfuse

R&D Engineering Intern

About Littelfuse Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… Littelfuse produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion. About the Role The R&D Engineering Intern will setup, perform, and troubleshoot a variety of engineering tests of new products. The Intern will also accurately report both quantitative and qualitative test data to ensure the devices function as expected. This internship will be on-site at our Champaign location. Requirements Junior/Senior level enrolled in an engineering program. Mechanical or Electrical (Power) engineering students preferred. Critical thinking will be required to identify and troubleshoot problems as they arise. CAD experience is a plus. Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint High attention to detail. Strong organizational skills. Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to work independently and follow work instructions. Experience Gained From role Fabricate and process prototypes. Setup and perform evaluations on a variety of circuit protection devices. Provide accurate observations of the testing process and the response of the sample device. Report any unique phenomena to engineers. Compose data reports for the engineers. Assist engineers with projects as necessary. Other additional duties as assigned. Apply through this link: https://go.illinois.edu/LittelfuseRDEngineeringIntern

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Rivian

Research Park Intern- Special Projects

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles the company builds and the curious, courageous souls it seeks to attract. The company constantly challenges what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. Rivian reframes old problems, seeks new solutions and operates comfortably in unknown areas. Rivian employees come from diverse backgrounds but share a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. About the Role Rivian internships are experiences optimized for student candidates. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the internship term with an expected graduation date between December 2025 through May 2027. If you are not pursuing a degree, please see full-time positions on the Rivian careers site.  Responsibilities Take direction from Verification lead to understand the overall Device Under Test (DUT) functional specs, Verification Environment including Drivers, Checkers, Monitors. Develop test plans and write tests, file bugs and debug root cause. Automate scripts and metrics generation including dashboards and KPIs. Qualifications Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Machine Learning or Computer Vision. Coursework in: logic design, computer architecture, data structures and algorithms, required. At least two completed undergrad courses in circuit theory, CMOS VLSI design, required. Proficiency in Python, Shell Scripting, TCL/TK, required.  Must be located in Champaign, IL. Must be available for 15-20 hours per week in the Fall and Spring and 40 hours in the summer.  This project with require weekly task status updates and monthly project updates.  Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Internships: The range of pay for internships is 25.00-51.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on location, and other factors permitted by law.  Rivian provides robust wellness benefits, and a medical insurance package for interns, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.  Apply through this link: https://go.illinois.edu/RivianResearchParkIntern

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Controls & Dynamics System Intern

About Brunswick Brunswick Corporation is a leader in the marine industry and is looking for people to take part in the movement towards better boating for all. Brunswick relies on the thoughtful input of people from all backgrounds to create compelling, innovative products for customers around the globe. As such, diversity, equity, and inclusion are priorities in the enduring culture of the company. As a world leader in emerging recreational products and technologies, Brunswick plays a part in some of the most innovative, forward-looking brands in the marine industry today. The Brunswick Boating Intelligence Design Lab (formerly the Brunswick I-Jet Lab) at Research Park works closely with Brunswick’s corporate office to further accelerate Brunswick’s progress in modernizing the recreational boating experience. BI DesignLab supports the development of Brunswick’s autonomous docking technology and develops AI-powered virtual agents for marine applications and other applications that will provide smart assistance to boat operators. About the Role The Boating Intelligence (BI) Design Lab is seeking a highly motivated Controls & Dynamics Intern.  Brunswick’s autonomy and advanced driver assistance programs aim to make boating more accessible and minimize stress on the water. It is critical to provide users with features that inspire confidence and perform in a variety of conditions. In this role, you will help research and model marine vessel dynamics and help grow our simulation tools while also develop and deploy control algorithms for autonomous maneuvering of the vessel along with trajectory prediction capabilities. Responsibilities Create and/or integrate modular, dynamic models of a vessel and its components. Utilize experimental data and other resources to validate models. Integrate dynamics models with existing simulation tools. Research and implement control algorithms to guide the vessel along a predetermined path. Collaborate with engineers and designers to create a user interface that can help new boaters execute difficult maneuvers. Interface with sensor and actuator hardware on a test boat to validate algorithm performance. Write and maintain relevant documentation. Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way. Required Qualifications To be considered for the internship, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States immediately, without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future. Current enrollment in an MS or PhD Engineering program at an accredited university of good standing.  Focus on Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering. Delivers quality technical reports, presentations, and documentation Proficient in Python programming languages. Preferred Qualifications Currently enrolled in MS or PhD program in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. Interest and experience in robotics path planning and model-predictive control. Interest and experience in dynamic systems modeling and system identification. Experience with utilizing ML models to develop system dynamics from experimental data. Experience with ROS2 and C++. Working Conditions Learning Opportunities: Brunswick internships are designed to provide hands-on experience in a professional setting. You will work alongside experienced professionals and get a chance to apply your academic knowledge to real-world tasks.  Project Work: The work environment is supportive, collaborative, and conducive to learning. Interns typically work on specific projects or tasks that contribute to the organization’s goals. This may range from supporting larger projects to handling smaller, individual assignments. Hours: During summer, interns are expected to work 40 hours in person at the lab each week. Interns must work at least 8 hours in person at the lab each week during the fall and spring terms. You may work up to 20 hours maximum. Feedback and Performance Reviews: As an intern, you will receive feedback and performance reviews throughout your assignment. Brunswick values the importance of interns understanding their progress and areas for improvement. Responsibility: Interns at BI Design Lab are expected to manage their own schedules, set goals, and seek feedback for their professional development. The anticipated pay range for this position is $23.00 – $29.00 per hour. The actual hourly rate offered will depend on multiple factors including year in school, degree, job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context. Please consider connecting with the Brunswick team at the Research Park Career Fair on Tuesday, February 25 at the Illinois Conference Center. Apply now on the Brunswick job site.

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Back-End Development Intern- Sentiment Analyst Focus

About Brunswick Brunswick Corporation is a leader in the marine industry and is looking for people to take part in the movement towards better boating for all. Brunswick relies on the thoughtful input of people from all backgrounds to create compelling, innovative products for customers around the globe. As such, diversity, equity, and inclusion are priorities in the enduring culture of the company. As a world leader in emerging recreational products and technologies, Brunswick plays a part in some of the most innovative, forward-looking brands in the marine industry today. The Brunswick Boating Intelligence Design Lab (formerly the Brunswick I-Jet Lab) at Research Park works closely with Brunswick’s corporate office to further accelerate Brunswick’s progress in modernizing the recreational boating experience. BI DesignLab supports the development of Brunswick’s autonomous docking technology and develops AI-powered virtual agents for marine applications and other applications that will provide smart assistance to boat operators. About the Role Brunswick’s BI-Design Lab, a member of the University of Illinois Research Park, is seeking an intern to work with back-end development.The Back-End Development Intern will be involved in developing server-side software for web and mobile applications as well as cloud applications. The Back-End team at the Lab is currently focused and responsible for AI projects deployed in the cloud. This internship is intended to be focused on sentiment analysis projects. Responsibilities Quickly understand problem statements and formulate a variety of possible solutions Work with the teams that develop and deploy software solutions for the broader public to ensure agreement and commonality in tech stack Write and maintain code specific to active projects Participate in code reviews for the Lab Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality Triage issues, root cause failures, and coordinate next steps Partner with design to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints This intern is expected to work on a sentiment analysis project Work on a web-scraping capability for the lab Some work with NLP Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way. Required Qualifications To be considered for the internship, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States immediately, without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future. Currently enrolled at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in Computer Science, Software Development, or Software Engineering Coding experience with Python and C, C++, or one other common programming language with the ability to demonstrate or share projects developed in those languages Preferred Qualifications Capability and desire to work with the lab for 2-3 years as an intern (Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior year or equivalent time to graduation) Currently enrolled at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in a MS or PhD program in Computer Science, Software Development, or Software Engineering Prior projects in sentiment analysis projects Experience with the Microsoft Azure ecosystem Working Conditions Learning Opportunities: Brunswick internships are designed to provide hands-on experience in a professional setting. You will work alongside experienced professionals and get a chance to apply your academic knowledge to real-world tasks.  Project Work: The work environment is supportive, collaborative, and conducive to learning. Interns typically work on specific projects or tasks that contribute to the organization’s goals. This may range from supporting larger projects to handling smaller, individual assignments. Hours: During summer, interns are expected to work 40 hours in person at the lab each week. Interns must work at least 8 hours in person at the lab each week during the fall and spring terms. You may work up to 20 hours maximum. Feedback and Performance Reviews: As an intern, you will receive feedback and performance reviews throughout your assignment. Brunswick values the importance of interns understanding their progress and areas for improvement. Responsibility: Interns at BI Design Lab are expected to manage their own schedules, set goals, and seek feedback for their professional development. The anticipated pay range for this position is $23.00 – $29.00 per hour. The actual hourly rate offered will depend on multiple factors including year in school, degree, job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context. Please consider connecting with the Brunswick team at the Research Park Career Fair on Tuesday, February 25 at the Illinois Conference Center. Apply now on the Brunswick job site.

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