Student Employment & Internships

About Mondelēz International Mondelēz International is a world leader in snacking, committed to leading the future of how the world snacks. The company produces beloved household favorites including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, Clif bars, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products. Since its establishment, Mondelēz has been committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers through innovation in product design, process development, quality, nutrition, and food safety. The company’s Research & Development teams work tirelessly to turn great ideas into brilliant brands, ensuring a consistent, delightful consumer experience. Please see the Mondelēz FutureLab Tenant Directory for more information. Mondelēz FutureLab – Research Park About the Role As an organization, we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast-paced and ever-changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone – you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavour. Big enough to reach the top. Small enough to help you get off the ground. Our internships offer a range of assignments throughout the school semesters and the summer. During your placement, we’ll make you an integral part of our team and give you a real job – with real responsibilities – from day one. We hope to help you expand your horizons and encourage your personal and professional development. We want to make sure you get the most from your time with us. That’s why once you join, we’ll work out ambitious but achievable goals for you. Then, through the support of an industrial and/or academic mentor and regular reviews with your manager, we will help you achieve them. Life in FutureLab Communications: In FutureLab, your storytelling skills can be the special ingredient that brings our R&D innovations and company culture to life. Working alongside a fantastic team of innovators, you will help shape compelling narratives that connect with Mondelez International Internal audiences. You will support our different initiatives, ensuring our audiences stay informed and inspired by the journey of “Snacking Made Right.” Responsibilities Contributing to the creation of digital content to highlight the innovative projects and people within our R&D environment for a variety of audiences. Supporting the development of internal communications and narratives that highlight our shared values and team progress. Assisting with external-facing storytelling to promote the Mondelēz FutureLab brand and initiatives across various digital channels and platforms. We are looking for qualified individuals with a desire to work in the food industry and are interested in growing their storytelling and multimedia skills in a real-life research and development environment. Leadership, innovative thoughts, and a strong desire to learn are critical to succeed. Requirements Pursuing a BA/BS in Journalism, Digital Media, Communications, Public Relations, or related degree at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Portfolio Requirement: A link to a digital portfolio or media reel showcasing storytelling or multimedia skills is required for consideration. Problem-Solving Time Management Drive for Results Interpersonal Savvy During the placement you will be expected to plan and execute projects at various scales and depending on the scope may encompass hands-on practical work (e.g., benchtop and pilot plant, potentially within FutureLab, potentially within UIUC facilities, or potentially at Mondelez facilities at other locations.). Full-time enrolled student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Graduation date of May 2027 or later This role starts Summer 2026 (full time) with the opportunity to extend into Fall 2026 based on performance. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter, and portfolio outlining your qualifications and interest in the position to Michelle Firrell, Site Director, Mondelēz FutureLab, michelle.firrell@MDLZ.com. Please Note: To ensure your application is properly routed and reviewed, please format your email subject line exactly as follows: Application: FutureLab Intern – Your First & Last Name

About Mondelēz International Mondelēz International is a world leader in snacking, committed to leading the future of how the world snacks. The company produces beloved household favorites including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, Clif bars, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products. Since its establishment, Mondelēz has been committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers through innovation in product design, process development, quality, nutrition, and food safety. The company’s Research & Development teams work tirelessly to turn great ideas into brilliant brands, ensuring a consistent, delightful consumer experience. Please see the Mondelēz FutureLab Tenant Directory for more information. Mondelēz FutureLab – Research Park About the Role As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast-paced and ever-changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone – you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavour.   Big enough to reach the top. Small enough to help you get off the ground. Our internships offer a range of assignments throughout the school semesters and the summer. During your placement, we’ll make you an integral part of our team and give you a real job – with real responsibilities – from day one. We hope to help you expand your horizons and encourage your personal and professional development. We want to make sure you get the most from your time with us. That’s why once you join, we’ll work out ambitious but achievable goals for you. Then, through the support of an industrial and/or academic mentor and regular reviews with your manager, we will help you achieve them.   Life in Research and Development (R&D): In Research & Development, your skills can be the special ingredient that brings our brands to life. As part of a fantastic team of scientists, engineers, designers, modellers, and nutritionists, you’ll work on product design or development, process development, quality, nutrition, sensory and food safety aspects to ensure we deliver a consistent, delightful consumer experience. R&D is where you’ll turn great ideas into brilliant brands. So join us and be part of our journey of “Snacking Made Right.” An internship within the R&D areas such as Research, Product Development and Process Development. Research – Internships consist of working on projects related to the development of technology to enhance existing products or investigate new food concepts. Product Development – Internships generally focus on formulation development to create new or improve existing products. Process Development – Internships generally focus on the development of methods for converting raw materials into finished products, as well as continuous improvement of existing processes. Data & Digital – Internships consist of working on projects related to formulating business problems as data problems and work on solving them through systematic measurements and analysis, developing sensors, and employing machine learning, modelling, and data science methods wherever appropriate. We are looking for qualified individuals with a desire to work in the food industry and are interested in growing their problem-solving, innovation, and analytical skills in a real-life research and development environment.  Leadership, innovative thoughts, and a strong desire to learn are critical to succeed. Qualifications Pursuing a BS in Philosophy, Music, Theatre, Political Science, Consumer Science, Computer Science, Material Science, Food Science, Psychology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Statistics, Economics, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Alternatively: Pursuing a BS in combined degrees e.g. Organic Chemistry + Biochemistry, Computer Science + Physical Chemistry, Computer Science + Philosophy, Computer Science & Music, Business + Data Science, Computer Science + Crop Sciences Problem-Solving Time Management Drive for Results Functional/Technical Skills Interpersonal Savvy Able to travel (if required) During the placement you will be expected to plan and execute projects at various scales and depending on the scope may encompass hands-on practical work (e.g., benchtop and pilot plant, potentially within FutureLab, potentially within UIUC facilities, or potentially at Mondelez facilities at other locations.). Requirements Must be a full-time enrolled student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign at the time of employment. Graduation date of May 2027 or later. This role starts Summer 2026 (full time) with the opportunity to extend into Fall 2026 based on performance. Mondelēz FutureLab Mondelēz International (MDLZ) FutureLab will be the home of far-horizon innovation for MDLZ, and of MDLZ’s virtual environment, Simoja. Internships run during term time (part-time) and the summer vacations (full-time). Multiple positions are available, and hours are flexible (10 hours/week to 37.5 hours/week). Interns will be paid a competitive hourly wage. The positions are based out of Champaign, Illinois. We review applications on a first come, first served basis, and reserve the right to close our vacancies early – therefore we recommend that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible. Interested in Applying? To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position to Michelle Firrell, Site Director, Mondelēz FutureLab, michelle.firrell@MDLZ.com.

About StructureIQ StructureIQ is an early-stage, AI-powered structural health monitoring (SHM) company based in Champaign, Illinois, commercializing technology exclusively licensed from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Our Sentinel AI platform, combined with our wireless Xnode IoT sensor hardware, delivers continuous structural risk assessment and Structural Condition Index (SCI) scoring to the insurance industry and asset owners worldwide. About the role We are seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineering intern to join our team for the summer. This is a hands-on role with direct impact on a new product line — the Xnode Pro — currently in active development. You will work alongside our founding engineering team and contribute to real design decisions that will shape the next generation of our sensor hardware. This role is well suited to a student with a strong interest in product design, enclosure engineering, or hardware development, who is comfortable operating in a fast-moving startup environment with a degree of ambiguity. This internship is based in Champaign. We anticipate a summer engagement of approximately 10 to 12 weeks, with start dates flexible from late May through early June 2026. What We Offer Paid summer internship with a competitive hourly rate Direct exposure to early-stage hardware product development at a deep-tech startup Mentorship from experienced engineers and access to a talented, multidisciplinary founding team Opportunity to contribute to a product that will be deployed in real-world infrastructure monitoring applications Flexible start and end dates to accommodate your academic schedule Responsibilities Support the mechanical design of the Xnode Pro sensor enclosure, including external components, connector placement, and battery integration Evaluate and selection of 3D printing methods and materials for prototype fabrication Develop CAD models of the enclosure using traditional parametric CAD tools Support waterproofing design work, including evaluation of sealing approaches for USB ports, antennas, and other external interfaces Research and engage with 3D printing service providers (including campus facilities, online bureaus, and commercial vendors) to establish input requirements and obtain quotes Document design decisions, component selections, and test results in a clear and organized manner Collaborate with the engineering team on component arrangement, assembly considerations, and design-for-manufacture feedback Requirements Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field at UIUC Proficiency with at least one parametric CAD tool (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, FreeCAD, or equivalent) Strong interest in physical product design and hardware development Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision Preferred Qualifications Prior experience with 3D printing processes (FDM, SLA, SLS, or similar) Familiarity with enclosure design, IP ratings, or waterproofing techniques Exposure to electronics integration in mechanical assemblies Experience with prototyping or maker-space environments (e.g., UIUC Maker Lab, mHub Chicago, or similar) To apply, please send your resume and a brief note describing your interest in this role to: info@StructureIQ.ai

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.  As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares 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 2026 through May 2028. Rivian’s Internship Program requires active student enrollment. Information regarding your expected degree completion date is collected solely to verify eligibility and determine your availability for future full-time opportunities. Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and does not use graduation dates to determine the age of applicants or as a basis for discriminatory hiring decisions. If you are not pursuing a degree, please see our full time positions on our 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 work closely with the inverter software and cross functionally with other teams on safety critical high impact changes. Responsibilities Contribute to ongoing embedded software initiatives, including developing new features or optimizing existing C codebase for the inverter ECU. Focus heavily on software integration tasks related to propulsion control and safety. Develop unit tests to support software integration and maintain company coding standards. Create Python scripts for automation and contribute to the team’s Gitlab pipelines. Support critical validation efforts, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing. 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 Computer Science or Computer Engineering Strong scripting skills in Python Proficient in C/C++ Experience with Git control Understanding of how code compiles (pre-processing, compiling, linking) Gitlab or CI/CD experience preferred. Personal projects involving Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or ESP32 involving bare-metal or driver development is a plus Formula SAE or electric vehicle competition experience is a plus. Must be enrolled in the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Must be 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 To apply, please use this link: https://go.researchpark.illinois.edu/EmbeddedSoftwareInverter

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.  As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares 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 2026 through May 2028. Rivian’s Internship Program requires active student enrollment. Information regarding your expected degree completion date is collected solely to verify eligibility and determine your availability for future full-time opportunities. Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and does not use graduation dates to determine the age of applicants or as a basis for discriminatory hiring decisions.  If you are not pursuing a degree, please see our full time positions on our 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 be responsible for implementing cutting edge design for manufacturing tools into our existing workflow. You will work with other Electrical Engineers, PCB Designers, and Design Industrialization team members to gather requirements and feed that into the software implementation. Responsibilities Implement third party software tool for PCB Design for Manufacturing Align requirements with all parties, IT, ECAD (engineering computer aided drafting),Electrical Engineering, Design Industrialization Develop and implement design rules as an input to the software Create a process workflow that integrates with existing Rivian PCB Design process Keep Project on schedule and meet all milestones 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 Industrial Engineering Experience in circuit board design Software development skills, preferred Must be enrolled in the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Must be 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 To apply, please use this link: https://go.researchpark.illinois.edu/PCBDesignforManufacturing_Rivian

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.  As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares 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 2026 through May 2028. Rivian’s Internship Program requires active student enrollment. Information regarding your expected degree completion date is collected solely to verify eligibility and determine your availability for future full-time opportunities. Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and does not use graduation dates to determine the age of applicants or as a basis for discriminatory hiring decisions.   If you are not pursuing a degree, please see our full time positions on our Rivian careers site.  Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements.  The Data Analytics Intern will help develop data analysis tools and dashboards for advanced vehicle energy management systems using cloud data. This work enables the early detection and tracking of field issues as vehicle production volumes scale. In this role, you will analyze diagnostic fault codes, network logs, high-resolution hardware data, and general system logs to identify performance or system‑level issues related to charging and power conversion. You will build dashboards and automated alerts that highlight fault frequency, correlate issues with software versions and manufacturing dates, and surface relevant data signals for root‑cause analysis. Ultimately, your work will significantly reduce the time required to pinpoint the exact conditions under which issues occur, directly improving vehicle reliability and customer satisfaction for core functions like charging and power management.  Responsibilities Dashboard Development: Design and build interactive dashboards that provide an overview of system diagnostic faults, including the specific operational state of the module when a fault was triggered. Data Integration: Integrate high-resolution data captures so they can be viewed and analyzed directly within the dashboard for specific faults of interest. Automated Triaging: Develop an automated triaging system to categorize and generate internal tracking tickets based on vehicle identifiers, timestamps, and active software releases. Fleet Monitoring: Monitor critical performance parameters across the entire vehicle fleet to establish and track key performance metrics. Alerting Systems: Create automated chat-bot notifications (e.g., Slack) for newly detected system issues or fault codes, including direct links to the relevant dashboards to support rapid engineering triage. 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 Data Science Strong background in data analysis and coding (Python or similar programming languages) Ability to work with large datasets generated from vehicle systems, including DTCs, PCAP logs, high-resolution oscilloscope data, and lofi logs, to identify patterns and issues. Experience building or using dashboards/visualization tools to monitor system performance and fault behavior. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to support software and controls engineers in root‑causing field issues. Basic background in electrical circuits, preferred. Experience working with cloud based platforms and automated alerting/notification tools preferred To apply, please use this link: https://go.researchpark.illinois.edu/AdvancedDiagnosticsIntegration_Rivian

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares 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 2026 through May 2028. Rivian’s Internship Program requires active student enrollment. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on safety analysis of critical IPs in Rivian’s RAP SOC, understand safety architecture, and perform fault injection validation tests. Responsibilities Receive training in functional safety, ISO26262 Standard, safety analysis and various tools for analysis, requirements, validation planning, etc. Work on creating simulation models or enhancing the existing models of critical RAP SOC IP blocks Create fault injection automation flows to test the architecture vulnerability of RAP SOC IPs Review and report on fault injection metrics, derive insights regarding resilience of the design and present it to the team Learn from the reports to plan for additional fault injection testing on vulnerable parts of the design Qualifications Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Actively pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering Electrical Hardware and digital circuits knowledge (preferably CPUs, GPUs) Must be comfortable with RTL design, machine learning concepts, and design verification environments Basic understanding of the ISO26262 standard is preferred Basic scripting knowledge is required (Python) Must be located in Champaign, IL and able to work out of our office in the Research Park. This opportunity requires 40 hours in the summer, with opportunity to continue working 20 hours in the fall and spring. This project will require weekly task status update and monthly project update. To apply please go to: https://go.researchpark.illinois.edu/HardwareFunctionalSafety_Rivian

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares 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 2026 through May 2028. Rivian’s Internship Program requires active student enrollment. Information regarding your expected degree completion date is collected solely to verify eligibility and determine your availability for future full-time opportunities. Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and does not use graduation dates to determine the age of applicants or as a basis for discriminatory hiring decisions.  If you are not pursuing a degree, please see our full time positions on our 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 help define, implement, and automate functional safety verification and validation (V&V) for safety relevant software requirements (SWSRs) of power conversion features. You will support development of a FuSa test plan, author and prioritize test cases, build traceability from safety requirements to tests and evidence, and contribute to automated coverage dashboards and reports. Responsibilities Define, implement, and automate end-to-end functional safety verification and validation (V&V) for software safety requirements (SWSRs). Development of functional safety test plans, author, and prioritize test cases for all safety-relevant SWSRs in lockstep with software development. Build an end-to-end traceability matrix linking safety requirements to test cases and objective evidence (SWSR → test case → results → SWSR). Contribute to tooling setup and create automated coverage dashboards and nightly results reports to provide actionable visibility for engineering teams. Execute testing, support gap closure, and assist in generating final reporting to provide objective evidence for functional safety sign-off. 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 Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering Understanding basics of Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and understanding of safety concepts, ASILs, and safety mechanisms Experience with HIL or embedded test execution (running tests on HIL benches or embedded targets) Familiarity with embedded software verification (test cases, fault injection, timing/threshold validation) Basic Python or similar scripting for automation, data processing, and report generation Ability to work cross functionally with FuSa, Controls, Platform, and test teams Preferred Qualifications Handson experience with HIL tools or power electronics test benches Exposure to requirements and test management tools (e.g., Jama, Jira, Jama/Flow) and traceability workflows Background in power electronics, power conversion systems. Prior coursework or project work in automotive functional safety or control systems Experience building dashboards or automated reports for test coverage and results Please apply through this link: https://go.researchpark.illinois.edu/ValidationVerification_Rivian