Design Intern

The University of Illinois Urbana- ChampAign office of Corporate Relations About the Role The University of Illinois Office of Corporate Relations seeks an enthusiastic, self-motivated student interested in marketing and communications. The Office of Corporate Relations is a gateway for large and small companies to interact with the University of Illinois and promote their brands, recruit our students, collaborate with innovative scientists and researchers who constantly push the boundaries of knowledge, and find mutually beneficial technologies. This role will provide experience in B2B communications and how to engage companies through innovative design, and digital and print marketing. Responsibilities Design and create content for social media, newsletters, brochures, booklets, and reports. Create innovative and fresh designs that are used by C-Suite Executives in Fortune 100 companies and senior Illinois leadership. Requirements Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite – Especially InDesign and Illustrator Strong writing skills Detail oriented and able to be consistently creative in a professional setting Comfortable working independently and managing multiple projects To apply, please send a resume and a design sample or portfolio to Desiree Clayton, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications at dbainbr@illinois.edu.

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Part-Time Student- Data Science

Job Description There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more… many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we’re all about at John Deere. And it’s why we’re investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world’s brightest minds are tackling the world’s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we’ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.  Primary Location: United States (US) – Iowa  – Urbandale Function: Data and Analytics (CA) Title: Part Time Student – Data Engineering – Urbandale, IA – 119311 Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position Note: Relocation assistance is not provided. The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company’s regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND. Your Responsibilities As a Part Time Student – Data & Analytics for Deere & Company located in Urbandale, IA, you will… Utilize analytics techniques to clean, preprocess, explore, and analyze data sets and extract actionable insights for advanced automation & sensing projects Automate and optimize repetitive data tasks using scripting or workflow tools such as Databricks and AWS Collaborate in a fun, friendly, and fast-paced team environment across disciplines and with key stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions for the business Present your findings in meetings and translate your results into reports and presentations Ensure strict confidentiality and data protection when handling sensitive information What Skills You Need Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, Software Engineering, or a related field (others may apply) Experience with Python, PySpark, and/or SQL programming languages Experience analyzing text and/or numeric data and creating data visualizations Independent learner and problem solver with high level attention to detail and accuracy Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above Available to work 16-20 hours/week during the academic year Available to work 35-40 hours/week during the summer semester Must be able to commute to the work location in Urbandale, IA during the summer Must be registered as a full-time student at a U.S. accredited college/university Graduation date of Spring 2027 or later What Makes You Stand Out Experience using Databricks, Tableau, or similar platforms and applications Experience using source control tools such as Git for branching, merging, and resolving conflicts Strong people, relationship-building, and communication skills.  Ability to develop productive working relationships with a wide variety of teams and leaders Project management experience including plan development, requirements gathering, delivery, and deployment Knowledge of advanced data gathering and analysis techniques, including statistical analysis Experience working in an Agile environment Passion for learning new technologies and experimenting responsibly Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL Must be 18 years of age or older to apply The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. To apply, please use this link: Part-Time Student – Data Science & Analytics – Ames, IA, Champaign, IL or Austin, TX | Careers at John Deere

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AI Innovation Intern (Bachelor & Masters)

About Johnson Controls Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings. We offer the world’s largest portfolio of building technology, software and services for managing and optimizing building environments such as HVAC, Security and Fire systems. About the Role Johnson Controls Inc (JCI) is launching JCI AI Innovation lab in collaboration with UIUC to develop production grade AI solutions for next generation smart buildings We are seeking top UIUC students in AI, Machine learning, and Data Science who want to work on real industrial systems. All candidates are paired with a dedicated mentor for ongoing guidance and career check-ins. Performance is assessed through periodic presentations and feedback, What you will build Gen AI copilots for building operators Multi-site building intelligence at scale Time series AI over IoT telemetry Autonomous build optimization (advanced phase) Why is this different Access to realistic industrial telemetry Direct mentorship from JCI engineering Rapid prototypes cycles (quarterly demos) Exposure to production scale AI systems Opportunity to influence real products Paid engagement Potential career pathways Preferred tech stack exposure Core skills Machine learning/ Deep learning Times series modeling LLMs (RAG, agents, evaluation) Python and Modern ML stack Agentic AI (MCP) Plus skills Reinforcement learning MLOps/Data pipelines IoT/Edge analytics Cyber-physical systems Tech stack (e.g PyTorch, Ray, LangGraph) Who should Apply Bachelor and Master’s students with emphasis in Machine Learning, Time series modeling, LLMs/RAG systems, MLOps, or cyber-physical systems. Program Snapshot Small elite student pods (~6 members) Dedicated JCI technical mentors Applied problem statements Quarterly milestone demos Launch target: Spring 2026 Location: UIUC based collaboration Please reach out to jcail@johnsoncontrols365.onmicrosoft.com with Resume and a short statement of interest and desired track.

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AI Innovation Intern (PHD)

About Johnson Controls Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings. We offer the world’s largest portfolio of building technology, software and services for managing and optimizing building environments such as HVAC, Security and Fire systems. About the Role Johnson Controls Inc (JCI) is launching JCI AI Innovation lab in collaboration with UIUC to develop production grade AI solutions for next generation smart buildings We are seeking top UIUC students in AI, Machine learning, and Data Science who want to work on real industrial systems. All candidates are paired with a dedicated mentor for ongoing guidance and career check-ins. Performance is assessed through periodic presentations and feedback, What you will build Gen AI copilots for building operators Multi-site building intelligence at scale Time series AI over IoT telemetry Autonomous build optimization (advanced phase) Why is this different Access to realistic industrial telemetry Direct mentorship from JCI engineering Rapid prototypes cycles (quarterly demos) Exposure to production scale AI systems Opportunity to influence real products Paid engagement Potential career pathways Preferred tech stack exposure Core skills Machine learning/ Deep learning Times series modeling LLMs (RAG, agents, evaluation) Python and Modern ML stack Agentic AI (MCP) Plus skills Reinforcement learning MLOps/Data pipelines IoT/Edge analytics Cyber-physical systems Tech stack (e.g PyTorch, Ray, LangGraph) Who should Apply PhD’s with emphasis in Machine Learning, Time series modeling, LLMs/RAG systems, MLOps, or cyber-physical systems. Program Snapshot Small elite student pods (~6 members) Dedicated JCI technical mentors Applied problem statements Quarterly milestone demos Launch target: Spring 2026 Location: UIUC based collaboration Please reach out to jcail@johnsoncontrols365.onmicrosoft.com Submit: Resume Short statement of interest and desired track

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UIUC Research Park Intern – Design Verification

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 on AI based tools defining and setting up new infrastructure and flows for ADAS Silicon development. Responsibilities Experiment with AI tools for Silicon development: Leverage LLMs and generative agents to automate RTL generation, code documentation, and bug localization within the DLA (Deep Learning Accelerator) pipeline. Understand system architecture and develop tools for performance modeling and testing:Build bit-accurate C++/SystemC models to validate the throughput of neural network layers against “golden” ML frameworks like PyTorch. Develop tools and verification collateral for large-scale ASIC development: Create scalable UVM-based testbench components and automated regression scripts to support high-complexity SoC integration. Interconnect & Latency Analysis: Architect and implement performance monitors for Interconnect/AXI interfaces to analyze how on chip network impacts real-time inference latency. Safety-Aware Verification & Fault Injection: Design automated verification collateral to simulate hardware-level faults, ensuring that safety mechanisms correctly detect errors according to ISO 26262 automotive standards. Requirements 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 or Computer Engineering Fundamentals of Computer architecture CPU and Memory hierarchy C/Python coding skills System verilog language Please apply here: https://go.researchpark.illinois.edu/DesignVerification_Rivian

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Student Outreach Intern

About Research Park  Research Park is a technology hub for corporate operations focusing on innovative, cutting-edge research and development. EnterpriseWorks is an award-winning incubator at the Research Park that focuses on science and research-based start-up companies commercializing technology from the University of Illinois. We have a multifaceted team of professionals and interns dedicated to helping our startups and corporations thrive in the Research Park. Our previous interns have gone on to work at companies including but not limited to: Google, Facebook, IBM, PepsiCo, Goldman Sachs, Denodo, All State, Yelp, Solstice, and Surface 51. About the Role Join our team for an opportunity to manage interpersonal relationships, develop your decision-making skills, and work with diverse people in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment! The Student Outreach Intern will be undergraduate ambassador and a strategist on undergraduate engagement. The position will directly assist internal efforts with a wide range of projects related to planning and recruiting, management and strategy, programming, and event planning in the progression of a talent pipeline, and the development of new initiatives and programs that retain and grow the technology workforce in the Research Park. The Student Outreach Intern will support a variety of internal and external initiatives for Research Park and EnterpriseWorks. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, proactive, and interested in operations, recruitment, relationship development and event coordination. Interns in this position will gain valuable experience in project management, professional communication, and employee engagement. Responsibilities Oversee and coordinate the full recruitment process for the internal Research Park Intern Team, including: Promoting job openings Updating online application forms Screening and tracking applicants Scheduling and facilitating interviews Maintain the Research Park Job Board and manage job posting requests received through RP and personal email accounts Act as the Research Park Ambassador with Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) for event collaboration and outreach Represent Research Park and its 120+ affiliated companies at campus recruiting events and career fairs Support and help physically set up Research Park events (e.g., speaker sessions, career fairs, student and company engagement events) Assist with internal documentation, including updates to the Research Park Intern Onboarding Manual and Company Recruitment Guide Collaborate and write Weekly Student Newsletter Collaborate with fellow interns to enhance the overall internship experience Contribute to organizational structure, planning, and outreach efforts within Research Park Preferred Qualifications Experience or coursework in project or event management Previous business development experience, or experience developing and managing complex networks of relationships with large organizations. Proficient in Excel, Microsoft, and project manager/organizational tools etc. Along with WordPress and Webtools (preferred) Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to work on a deadline, handle multiple projects, think creatively, and adapt quickly in fast-paced environments and team setting Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Strong initiative and leadership skills Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills Ideal Candidate Patient and detail-oriented Outgoing and personable Proactive and self-motivated Adaptable to shifting priorities and tasks *While this position is open to all majors, priority will be given to applicants whose skill sets align with the role.* Eligibility Requirements Graduation date of May 2027 or later Must be a full-time enrolled student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign at the time of employment Must be available to begin training immediately during Spring 2026 semester at a minimum of 5 to 10 hours/week This position will begin training during Spring 2026 at 5 to 10 hours and start full time during the summer at a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. Upon successful performance review, this internship can continue through future semesters. For your application, please prepare: Resume Cover letter explaining how your experience makes you a good fit for this position Sample of your project organization and tracking process or a sample of a organized communication/outreach plan Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, we are looking to fill this position as soon as possible Compensation: Hourly wage will be $15.00 per hour and will be paid by the University of Illinois. Pending successful performance reviews, the internship can continue through multiple semesters and there is potential to be promoted into a leadership role. To apply, please use this link: HR_ResearchPark If you have any questions, please reach out to bdgoode@illinos.edu.

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UIUC Research Park Intern – Power Electronics

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.  As a power electronics intern, you will have the opportunity to work with a world class team developing state-of-the-art power electronics for Rivian’s electric adventure vehicles. You will be given meaningful assignments which will contribute to the development of real-world products. You will interact and work with a seasoned engineering team. Responsibilities Develop tools that will be used by Rivian team to evaluate new technologies. Perform modeling and design of power electronic circuits. Perform simulation and analysis of power electronic circuits. Report results to team in clear and concise manner. Interact and work collaboratively with Rivian engineers. Requirements 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 Engineering  Understanding of power electronics fundamentals, including topologies, components, analysis and simulation methods. Understanding of the key components: power semiconductors, inductors, transformers, capacitors. Experience using software tools such as LTSpice, PLECs, Simulink FEA capability (Ansys Maxwell, Q3D, or similar) a plus. Please apply here: https://go.researchpark.illinois.edu/PowerElectronics_Rivian

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UIUC Research Park Intern – Embedded Software

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 goal of this project is to support with prototyping embedded software for the next generation of autonomy platform. Responsibilities Integrate and validate device drivers for sensors and sensor processing engines in C programming language. Implement performance and functional tests for the device driver. Root cause and fix device driver code bugs. Develop Python based test scripts to validate the embedded software changes Develop and modify device drivers for Zephyr RTOS Requirements 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 Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. Proficient in C programming. Experience with RTOS (Real time operating systems). Experience with FPGA platforms. Experience writing device driver in C programming language 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. Please apply here: https://go.researchpark.illinois.edu/EmbeddedSoftware_Rivian

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UIUC Research Park Intern – Validation

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.  Responsibilities Work w/ SoC validation team to refine and execute the SoC validation plan Use C/C++ software and FPGA technology to validate SoC for the next generation hardware design, enable SoC internal functional blocks and peripheral interfaces. Generate test coverage reports Build benchmark tools to evaluate performance of the hardware system, including throughput, latency, resource utilization, IO or compute frequency metrics Document validation progress and results in Rivian’s tracking system, to maintain good traceability  Requirements 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 or Computer Science Engineerin Proficient in C/C++ and scripting language (e.g., Python, Linux shell, etc.) Good knowledge in FPGA design and Verilog languages Strong analytical skills, written and verbal communication skills, and a team player Experience with courses or projects focusing on platform/embedded software development Prior experience in SoC peripheral interfaces like JTAG, I2C, UART, SPI, ethernet, DDR, PCIe is a plus Prior experience in AMD Zynq FPGA Petalinux development is a plus Please apply here: https://go.researchpark.illinois.edu/Validation_Rivian

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UIUC Research Park Intern – Low Voltage Electronics

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. Responsibilities  You will be responsible for individually designing equipment testing, automation, data collection, and data analysis scripts using: Python / MATLAB C on Microcontrollers (STM32, ESP32, Nordic, etc.) CAN Bus tools (PCAN, etc.)  Additionally, you will be responsible for completing deliverables for testing/data collection/ proof-of-concept using: Combinations of interconnected evaluation kits Custom PCBAs FW development Simple mechanical design Requirements 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 Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronics. Familiarity with lab equipment – power supplies, function generators, oscilloscopes, multimeters. Ability to understand sensor datasheets (gain, offset, preload, etc.) Ability to read a circuit schematic/layout. Ability to modify/develop data collection/analysis scripts in Python. Ability to design simple mechanical structures/enclosures for 3D print. Ability to design custom circuit schematics/supervise PCB layout, preferred. Prior research experience related with hardware data collection systems and/or sensing systems, preferred. Must be available for 20 hours per week in the Fall and Spring and 40 hours in the summer. Please apply here: https://go.researchpark.illinois.edu/LowVoltageElectronics

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