Student Employment & Internships

The State Farm® Research and Development Center is a place where interns complete innovative, meaningful research in a collaborative environment focused on developing technical and business skills – a perfect complement to the classroom. Some of the work will include: Partner with researchers to develop captivating story-telling for research deliverables Develop a portfolio of deliverables for a variety of leadership roles Assist in the planning and execution of a large cross-department event with high-impact and visibility We Are Looking For: Major/minor in undergraduate/graduate studies in Graphic Design, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Communications, and others Sophomore or above Preferred 3.2 minimum GPA overall and in major field of study Initiative and ability to work independently Graphic design experience needed Video editing and/or event planning experience a plus! Hours Must be available 38.75 hours/week for 12 weeks beginning May 18, 2020. Location Convenient on-campus location with easy access to Campus Shuttles: State Farm Research and Development Center at the University of Illinois Research Park 2001 South First St. (Suite 102), Champaign, IL 61820 How to Apply Visit www.statefarm.com/careers and search keyword or ReqID: Keyword: Intern – Research – RDC ReqID #: 9260 (Summer 2020)

The AGCO Acceleration Center is looking for a highly talented analytics intern to join our team at the Research Park for the Summer 2020 & Fall 2020. This person will work closely with the IT Global Data Analytics team in Duluth, Georgia and assist the team in building analytical solutions on AWS Cloud platform. The position works closely with our IT staff on project activities as well as working independently. Job Responsibilities Assist in technical development activities of IT projects that involve Data/Analytics solution components: Data Analytics (Explorative analytics as well as machine learning) Design of data storage and access patterns based on application needs ETL/Data transformations & processing – Building data pipelines on AWS Knowledge of cloud analytics/data engineering processes Our Ideal Candidate Will Have Good understanding of predictive modeling concepts, machine-learning approaches, clustering and classification algorithms Preferably have completed one or more internships and/or have working experience (e.g. part time job) Preferably have experience with open source data science tool kits and big data on cloud & distributed computing technologies Qualifications Degree program on data science or related quantitative discipline Experience gathering data from various source systems/databases, cleansing & transforming and preparing data ahead of analysis & data-mining phase Must be registered as a full-time student Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis This is a paid, full-time internship for Summer 2020 & and a paid, part-time internship for Fall 2020 at the AGCO Acceleration Center in the University of Illinois’ Research Park. Students are required to work 35-40 hours during the summer and 10-20 hours a week on-site at our office in Research Park. AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a Fortune 500 corporation offering solutions across the agriculture chain with a complete product portfolio. Our grain and protein brands include GSI, Cimbria, AP, Cumberland and Tecno – global manufacturers of grain systems, seed processing, and swine and poultry production equipment. We are dedicated to protecting every acre, every harvest and every animal in our customers’ care. By doing this, we help advance agriculture in developing countries and around the world. Click here to apply online!

We are looking for energetic, disciplined and high performing individuals with a passion for agriculture, sustainability, and technology. We are also looking to train interns for some of our customers in the seed industry – we will train you in March-April and connect you with our industry partners for opportunities at their sites. Roles and Responsibilities You will work in small teams to take the TerraSentia robot to various fields and operate the robot to collect data for field phenotyping. You will also have the opportunity to learn the latest robotics and machine learning technologies. Qualifications You should be pursuing an education program at BS, or MS in agricultural science or technology related fields. Experience and interest in field research and crop science is highly desirable. EarthSense has created a new class of autonomous robots and machine learning algorithms for dynamic and uncertain field environments. Our first system – TerraSentia – We are growing our team of innovators and looking for individuals who want to do cutting edge work in machine learning, machine vision, robotics, and edge computing. We the only startup to make it on both of the recent hot AgTech Startups lists – 12 AgTech Startups to Watch by AgFunder and Future Farming and the 8 AgTech Startups Worth Watching in 2019 by Successful Farming. Ideal EarthSense team members have a passion for agriculture, robotics, AI, and a strong drive to do work that really matters. If you have a proven track record (experience, code repos, publications, or education) in these areas, tell us why you want to be a part of our mission! Click here to apply online!

COUNTRY Financial is seeking Data Scientist interns for Summer 2020. These positions will be located in our DigitaLab at the University of Illinois Research Park in Champaign, IL. As a Data Scientist you will be working with business partners, designers, and IT to develop and test data solutions for our COUNTRY Financial customers, representatives, and employees. As a Data Scientist intern at COUNTRY Financial, you will: Deep dive into competitive intelligence for our personal line 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 Requirements: Strong collaboration and communication skills Must be actively pursuing a college degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for the duration of the internship Experience gathering data and building creative 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 in Python, R, Tableau, SQL Experience with Neural Networks Self-motivated learner Optional Requirements: Experience with Hadoop Experience with Git, Docker To apply, send a cover letter and resume to julia.hart@countryfinancial.com

COUNTRY Financial is seeking User Experience / Graphic Design interns for Summer 2020 to be part of the team delivering technical web and mobile application solutions. These positions will be located in our DigitaLab at the University of Illinois Research Park in Champaign, IL. As a UX/Design intern, you will be working with business partners, designers and IT to create, design and test digital experiences for our COUNTRY Financial customers, representatives, and employees. Responsibilities: Assisting in conducting user studies for usability and functionality testing of mobile and web applications and interfaces Designing and developing wireframes, mock-ups, prototypes, use cases, etc., for user interfaces Identifying issues in the existing web and mobile interfaces from the User-Centered Design (UCD) point of view Communicating findings from user studies and user inspections efficiently to the other teams including development and business Troubleshoots and recommends fixes to problems relating to existing interfaces/applications Designs print material for use in the DigitaLab Other duties as assigned  Requirements: Strong collaboration and communication skills Must be actively pursuing a college degree at the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign for the duration of the internship Familiar with: Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign and PhotoShop, and Axure Online testing tools like Usability Hub, User Zoom, etc. Experience with user centered design, and creating wireframes and design comps Experience with usability testing and other methodologies Experience in web content, marketing, e-commerce, digital marketing, graphic arts, usability, social media or gamification (or the equivalent) is preferred Self- motivated learner To apply, send a cover letter and resume to julia.hart@countryfinancial.com

COUNTRY Financial is seeking Software Developer interns for Summer 2020 to be part of the team delivering technical web and mobile application solutions in our Digital Strategy program. These positions will be located in our DigitaLab at the University of Illinois Research Park in Champaign, IL. As a Software Engineer intern, you will be working with business partners, designers and IT to develop and test rich user interfaces across all digital devices for our COUNTRY Financial customers, representatives, and employees. Responsibilities: Developing mobile applications (iOS and Android) along with web solutions that are high performing and meet technical standards Creating solid technical solutions by selecting the appropriate technology, leveraging our defined technology standards and knowledge of multiple programming tools and techniques Designing solutions after gathering business and technical requirements Supporting the development of test cases, execution and related problem solving during all phases of project testing in alignment with overall test plans Requirements: Strong collaboration and communication skills Must be actively pursuing a college degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for the duration of the internship Experience working with some of the following: Cordova, Angular, PhoneGap, Ionic, Node, React Java, JavaScript, JSON, Rest, CSS, HTML5, XML Spring / SpringBoot Eclipse / Spring Tool Suite Maven, Gradle A working knowledge of the following is preferred: Cloud-Native Architectures and micro-services Cloud Platforms (PaaS) – Pivotal Cloud Foundry Version Control tooling (Git, SVN) Agile development process Infrastructure & middleware technologies utilized in providing application services Deployment methodologies and tooling, including DevOps for CI/CD Multiple database architectures, structured and unstructured To apply, send a cover letter and resume to julia.hart@countryfinancial.com

As a Statistical Data Researcher at the John Deere Technology Innovation Center (JDTIC), you will statistically analyze data on a wide variety of agricultural topics. You will use statistical analysis packages to analyze data sets. You will help develop professional reports on outcomes What It Takes Ability to statistically analyze data sets using closed and open source software (SAS and R) proficiently Ability to develop and organize statistical code in a coherent and professional manner Ability to work autonomously and as part of a global team Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) proficiently Must be registered as a full-time graduate Student Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis Graduation date May 2021 – requirement of the program is you are available to work a minimum of 12 months prior to graduation Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above 16 – 20 hours/week during the academic year 35 – 40 hours/week during the summer semester A Strong Candidate Will Also Have Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural data sets including spatial analysis Knowledge of additional programming languages such as Python What You’ll Get At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. Here, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. Click here to find out more about our Total Rewards Package. 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. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Click here to apply online!

As a Spatial Data/GIS Researcher at the John Deere Technology Innovation Center (JDTIC), you will manage geospatial data on a wide variety of agricultural topics. You will use GIS tools to process data sets for documentation and in preparation for statistical analysis. You will help develop professional reports on outcomes What It Takes Ability to process spatial data sets using closed or open source GIS software (e.g. ESRI, QGIS) proficiently Ability to assemble and organize data sets in a coherent and professional manner Ability to work autonomously and as part of a global team Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) proficiently Pursuing upper undergraduate or graduate degree Must be registered as a full-time student at a local university Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis Graduation date May 2021 – requirement of the program is you are available to work a minimum of 12 months prior to graduation Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above 16 – 20 hours/week during the academic year 35 – 40 hours/week during the summer semester A Strong Candidate Will Also Have Ability to program, preferably in languages such as Python Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural data sets Awareness of statistical methods for data analysis What You’ll Get At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. Here, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. Click here to find out more about our Total Rewards Package. 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. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Click here to apply online!

In our UX Design position you will primarily focus on developing and supporting various projects in UX/UI design. You will work in a fun, friendly, and fast paced environment consisting of team members with various backgrounds and engineering disciples to analyze and find conclusions around different technologies. Projects are operated in the Agile environment and one will need to be able to handle multiple projects at any given time. You will also be required to present your findings in onsite or offsite meetings and translate your findings/data into understandable documents. What It Takes Visual Design mockups and rapid prototyping of mobile applications and websites, working within and in addition to a style guide Illustration and photography for John Deere projects, when dealing with mobile applications (for example, illustrating a piece of equipment for artwork within an app) Small-scale usability testing of designs for rapid feedback Design for communicating story’s or story boarding Must be registered as a full-time student at a local university Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis MS or BS in a UX/UI Design or related field or equivalent experience Graduation date May 2022 – requirement of the program is you are available to work a minimum of 12 months prior to graduation Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above 16 – 20 hours/week during the academic year 35 – 40 hours/week during the summer A Strong Candidate Will Also Be a self-starter with a strong portfolio Be able to demonstrate the ability to work independently, and gather feedback on projects when appropriate, as part of a larger UX Design team. What You’ll Get At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. Here, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. Click here to find out more about our Total Rewards Package. 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. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Click here to apply online!