Student Employment & Internships

Brunswick i-JET is seeking a part-time paid intern to join our Research Park Team facilitated through a partnership with Tekmill, a design engineering and fabrication firm. This internship will start fall of 2020, with potential to extend beyond. i-Jet is a division of Brunswick in Research Park on UIUC campus. At the Brunswick i-Jet lab, we focus on generating creative solutions in autonomy and electrification through multi-disciplinary collaboration as we also explore emerging technologies. Through hands-on learning and professional opportunities, we leverage university relationships and student curiosity into a channel of functional prototypes and adept candidates that accelerate technology readiness for Brunswick. Job Description As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will work collaboratively and independently with highly qualified engineering professionals who are responsible for the design and development of components and assemblies relating to electric mobility in the marine recreational environment. You will become an integral member of an electrical engineering team committed to delivering superior results. You’ll learn how to work within the engineering team as you own and manage assigned projects from inception to completion. This is an opportunity for you to Gain confidence in your ability to influence people Experience collaboration across multiple departments/divisions Join the Brunswick team where we work hard, play hard, and go home happy knowing that at the end of the day we’ve helped millions of people live more active and more fulfilling lives Work as a part of an organization that is the growing, global leader in the marine industry, where the awesome company culture revolves around what our products stand for–active and healthy living Qualifications and Skills Current enrollment in an BS/MS program in engineering Experience with AC and/or DC power systems Familiarity with power inverters, battery systems, digital systems and/or power supplies Experience with or knowledge of Arduino or similar devices desired Ability to prepare and deliver quality presentations and reports Most importantly, an interest in electric mobility and a desire to learn Click here to apply online 

At Brunswick, a Virtual Autonomy Simulation Intern will be tasked with the creation of a realistic virtual environment and sensor suite simulation. We are looking for a charismatic individual interested in autonomy and potentially working with a team of differently skilled engineers on the assembly of an advanced driver autonomous system through the simulation of different virtual situations. i-Jet is a division of Brunswick in Research Park on UIUC campus. At the Brunswick i-Jet lab, we focus on generating creative solutions in autonomy and electrification through multi-disciplinary collaboration as we also explore emerging technologies. Through hands-on learning and professional opportunities, we leverage university relationships and student curiosity into a channel of functional prototypes and adept candidates that accelerate technology readiness for Brunswick. Required Skill Set A strong candidate should be highly skilled in a game engine software such as Unreal Engine or Unity Strong experience in C# or Python is preferred with background in creating custom packages for either game engine for added functionality Familiarity working with point clouds or multidimensional arrays would Click here to apply online 

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking, and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry. The Axis Research Center is searching for student interns from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to provide software engineering support to projects sourced from across the company. This internship will provide an opportunity to experience the insurance industry and see what a career at AXIS is like first-hand. Interns receive on-the-job training and the opportunity to work on a variety of software-focused projects Job Description Standard day-to-day activities will involve building and maintaining software on behalf of the project teams. The intern must be comfortable with the development of data-oriented applications, the creation of user interfaces tailored towards business users, and the documentation, maintenance, and deployment of these applications. These applications will directly impact the workflows of business users in both our Insurance and Reinsurance segments. This is a part time position during the semester while school is in session and full time during the summer. The intern must be available between 8am and 6pm on weekdays. The minimum availability is 15 to 20 hours a week. Ideally, the intern should be able to work closer to 20 hours a week. Key Duties & Responsibilities Integrate with project teams and work closely with senior staff Develop supporting software/tools for business users Develop front-end solutions for existing tools and assist in facilitating deployment Write custom SQL code for data processing, ETL, data aggregation Manage structured and unstructured data Take existing Excel VBA processes and standardize with SQL scripts Develop and maintain technical and process-based documentation Qualifications and Skills Strong experience scripting in Python and/or R Experience with Dash/Shiny/Plotly or similar frameworks Experience working with databases, writing SQL queries, using standard ETL processes Must be highly self-driven, motivated, and able to work with limited guidance Must be registered as a full-time student in good standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher Excellent written & verbal communication Additional Preferred Experience Full-stack web, including Javascript, HTML, CSS Experience with data visualization tools Big Data tools Click here to apply online 

In partnership with the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) research park, you will be given the opportunity as an intern to work with Cargill Digital Labs at UIUC, to gain hands on experience in real business situations and be exposed to many of Cargill’s businesses and functions during the work term. As an intern you would work as an individual contributor or in project teams where software engineering, analytical skills, product design, UX Design, leadership, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation are keys to success. As an organization Cargill’s mission is to lead in nourishing the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. The Cargill Digital Labs (CDL) team is to help prepare Cargill for a digital future. The vision of this future includes a thriving digital culture, continually launching of new digital business initiatives, and that Cargill will be a digital thought leader in the food and agriculture industries. In partnership with the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Cargill is establishing a research site within UIUC’s Research Park to further this mission. In its first iterations, we intend to leverage the site to host digital research projects, such as software, hardware and engineering prototypes which would be staffed by student interns from the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign. As we gain learnings from the experience, we will grow and mature our development capabilities within the park to best suit Cargill’s evolving digital journey. YOU MUST CURRENTLY BE ENROLLED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, URBANA-CHAMPAIGN (UIUC) FOR THIS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH CARGILL AT THE UIUC RESEARCH PARK Job Locations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, IL  Required Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled as a student at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign graduating between Summer 2021 and Summer 2023 Currently pursuing a Bachelors’ degree with a major or minor in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other technology related discipline OR commensurate experience with software engineering in lieu of pursuing a related major/minor. Able to complete at minimum a semester-long internship during the spring of 2021 Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance Must be able to complete essential functions of this job as outlined in the job description with reasonable accommodations Preferred Qualifications: Pursuing a cross-disciplined degree in either Economics, Business, Food Science, or Agriculture Business. Commercial product software development experience Ability to demonstrate a strong aptitude for both technology and business Overall 3.0 GPA preferred Knowledge of basic structured programming, systems analysis and design, database design, and business concepts Demonstrated analytical and technical skills Ability to relate technical knowledge to job-related duties Strong prioritization and problem-solving skills; collaboration skills; verbal and written communication skills; and information research and gathering skills Click here to apply online! 

In partnership with Cargill, through the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign (UIUC) research park, you will be given the opportunity as an intern to work with Cargill Digital Labs, to gain hands on experience in real business situations and be exposed to many of Cargill’s businesses and functions during the work term. As an intern you would work as an individual contributor or in project teams where software engineering, analytical skills, product design, UX Design, leadership, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation are keys to success. As an organization Cargill’s mission is to lead in nourishing the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. The Cargill Digital Labs (CDL) team is to help prepare Cargill for a digital future. The vision of this future includes a thriving digital culture, continually launching of new digital business initiatives, and that Cargill will be a digital thought leader in the food and agriculture industries. In partnership with the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, Cargill is establishing a research site within UIUC’s Research Park to further this mission. In its first iterations, we intend to leverage the site to host digital research projects, such as software, hardware and engineering prototypes which would be staffed by student interns from the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign. As we gain learnings from the experience, we will grow and mature our development capabilities within the park to best suit Cargill’s evolving digital journey. YOU MUST CURRENTLY BE ENROLLED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, URBANA-CHAMPAIGN (UIUC) FOR THIS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH CARGILL AT THE UIUC RESEARCH PARK Job Location: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, IL  Required Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled as a student at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign graduating between Summer 2021 and Summer 2023 Currently pursuing a Bachelors’ degree with a major or minor in UX Design, Product Design, Design, Graphic Design, or other related disciplines, OR commensurate experience with design and analytics in lieu of pursuing a related major/minor. Experience with creating flows, wireframes, mock-ups, prototypes, and conducting usability testing using tools provided. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Axure Able to complete a semester-long internship in Spring 2021 (late January – May 2021) Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance Must be able to complete essential functions of this job as outlined in the job description with reasonable accommodations Preferred Qualifications: Pursuing a cross-disciplined degree in either Computer Science, Economics, Business, Food Science, or Agriculture Business. Ability to demonstrate a strong aptitude for both technology and business Commercial product software development experience Overall 3.0 GPA preferred Knowledge of basic structured programming, systems analysis and design, database design, and business concepts Demonstrated analytical and technical skills Ability to relate technical knowledge to job-related duties Strong prioritization and problem-solving skills; collaboration skills; verbal and written communication skills; and information research and gathering skills Click here to apply online!

The Information Security & Risk Management Communications, Awareness and Training team is responsible for AbbVie’s information security awareness and education program. The overall goal of the security awareness and education program is to reduce information security risk by ensuring that all employees understand AbbVie’s security policies and applies information security practices with respect to our patient, data and information technology systems in their daily lives. In collaboration with other members of the information security department, this position will manage a broad set of activities, including: drafting publications, creating and managing website content, facilitating marketing campaigns, newsletters, scheduling meetings, creating timelines; and helping to plan outreach, awareness, and educational events. Ideal candidates would be creative, strong communicators with some knowledge coding or analytics knowledge. Other responsibilities include but not limited to: Cyber Security Awareness Month – October a. Assist with Virtual Escape Room facilitation b. Develop campaign messaging and branding c. Event preparation (maintaining registration page, providing metrics, etc.) d. Promote CSAM activities via ISRM various platforms Information Security Mailbox a. Manage the information security inbox on questions pertaining to security tools, policy and concerns Secure & Aware App a. Assist in roll out of application, creating content and other communications to enhance User Experience Content Creation for ISRM Communications Team a. Creation and distribution of monthly internal communications with Maestro (i.e. newsletters, webpages, articles, alerts, emails, etc.) Metrics a. Provide metrics and performance through tracking/reporting to show communication progress SharePoint Support – Maintain internal SharePoint sites with updates provided by the security team – Creating master data base of all sites/pages within ISRM Qualifications: Familiarity or willingness to learn Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver) Familiarity or willingness to learn SharePoint (novice – intermediate level) Microsoft Office fluency, ideally including knowledge of Office 365 Ability to learn new software programs Attention to detail and follow-through on execution Excellent collaboration skills and ability to coordinate among cross-functional teams and externally Strong verbal and written communication skills Comfortable with ambiguity and evolving direction; adaptable in dynamic work environments Good business acumen and maturity Must be registered as a full-time student Must be able to commit to a regular schedule during standard business hours (between 8 AM – 5 PM) Undergraduate student Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0, or equivalent Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship 12 – 15 hours/week during the fall and/or spring semesters during business hours 35 – 40 hours/week during the summer semester Preferred Skills: Background in Communications and Marketing Familiarity with current virtual meeting environments – WebEx, Zoom and Microsoft Teams Mobile application user experience Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to balance work across multiple projects Who We Are: AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott Laboratories. Our ~47,000 employees are scientists, researchers, communicators, manufacturing specialists and regulatory experts located around the globe. We come up with new approaches to addressing today’s health issues—from life-threatening illness to chronic conditions. We target specific difficult-to-cure diseases where we can leverage our core R&D expertise to advance science. We are constantly working to create solutions that go beyond treating the illness to have a positive impact on patients’ lives, on societies—and on science itself. At AbbVie, we see a future full of possibility, where health is in reach and patient lives are improved. The AbbVie Innovation Center (AIC), located in the Research Park at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, provides an opportunity for students and different groups within AbbVie to collaborate on projects to help advance our science. AIC’s “Any Student Anywhere” Program is designed to augment AbbVie’s regular staff. During the regular fall and spring semesters, this program is designed for students to work 12-15 hours/week in parallel with their school schedule. During the summer, students are expected to work 35-40 hours/week. As part of the “Any Student Anywhere” model, the AIC welcomes students from around the country to apply and work with us. Learn more about us at: www.abbvie.com Note: The position will be hired through a third-party hiring agency and will begin as soon as possible over the summer semester with an option to continue through the 2020-2021 academic year. To apply: Submit your resume by Aug 19 to https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3909377

Starfire Industries, LLC is a manufacturer of plasma processing solutions for thin-film coatings and surface modification.  Our IMPULSE® + Positive Kick™ and RADION™ technologies are used worldwide by aerospace, automotive, medical, energy, security, and semiconductor customers for harsh environment protection, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, optical and electronic properties.  At our Champaign, IL facility we conduct leading-edge research and development, manufacture and support several product systems, and provide customer support for their emerging applications. Located proximal to the University of Illinois, we offer a hybrid internship/co-op opportunity where students work full-time summer and part-time in fall/spring semesters over a 1+ year extended period. This allows interns to embed with our R&D and production teams to gain real hands-on experience, work directly with Ph.D. scientists and engineers, and contribute in multiple areas.  This hybrid internship/co-op program is a successful pipeline for full-time employment (with us or others), publications and graduate school opportunities. Successful candidates are comfortable working with their hands, can read electrical schematics/mechanical drawings and are comfortable being part of a scientific team.  We will provide job-specific training unique to our products and technologies. Job Summary: Embed with a member of the IMPULSE® and RADION™ material surface modification team to assist with vacuum or atmospheric hardware setup, constructing test fixtures, performing etching and depositions, logging process data, analyzing material coupon properties, presenting data, and learning how thin-film deposition is used in industry.  Full-time (hourly) employment during Summer and an expected 10-15 hours per week during Fall and Spring semesters with responsibly flexible hours to accommodate class schedules. Primary Responsibilities: Assist R&D/system engineers on IMPULSE® and RADION™ plasma component fabrication, assembly, system integration, hardware testing, controls, and debugging. Run experiment campaigns, acquire data, post-process, and present findings. Communicate consistently and pursue effective collaboration with other team members. Required Qualifications: Relevant Baccalaureate degree in process (2nd or 3rd year equivalent): Strong desire to learn and appreciates hands-on work Capability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings Ability to take initiative and work independently Internship hourly rate.  Immediate start date. This position is restricted to U.S. Persons only. To apply, send resume and cover letter to hr@starfireindustries.com.