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About Littelfuse Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. The company has more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more, Littelfuse produces billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion. About the Role Littelfuse is seeking a highly motivated person to join the Engineering team within the Industrial Unit as an Application Engineer. Reporting to the Application Engineering Manager, the Application Engineer is responsible for providing application support to both internal and external industrial customers. The candidate will be viewed as a subject matter expert when it comes to overcurrent and overvoltage circuit protection. Candidates should be self-motivated, innovative individuals who work well both independently as well as in a team role. They must have a good understanding of the industrial electrical market with the ability to transfer this knowledge into design wins at key OEMs and to generate new product ideas. The Application Engineer will support the Industrial Circuit Protection group in providing innovative and technologically advanced solutions for new and emerging markets. Job Description Own the role of overcurrent and overvoltage circuit protection subject matter expert Work with sales team along with other technical staff to drive design wins of Littelfuse industrial products Become key point of contact for providing technical support for all industrial products Conduct detailed product and application training events for key customers, technical reps, and internal sales teams Coordinate between engineering, product management, and sales to develop requirements for new products that will deliver best in class solutions to key customers in growing and emerging markets Identify technology and competitive trends in the market and define the impacts to Littelfuse Develop technical publications like white papers, application notes and guides Perform feasibility studies to uncover new product capabilities and features Participate in product standard and industry committees like UL, NEMA, and IEC Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline Understand core principles of Electrical and Engineering with the ability to apply to real world applications Flexible and willing to work with multiple functional groups within the company 3-5 years of prior job experience in the industrial electrical industry Proficient in Microsoft Office Products Strong communication skills and fluent in English (written and verbal) Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail Driven, self-developer, and eager to make a change Motivated to join an international, fast-paced environment Passionate about technology and looking to apply that passion to a career Willing to travel internationally Electrical Engineering or similar discipline Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise. The company’s core values, including a customer focus, integrity, innovation, teamwork, and results–supports it on its mission to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance of products and systems. Littelfuse offers a competitive salary package and a variety of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and Retirement benefits as well as development opportunities like internal Lean Six Sigma Certification. Salary Range The salary offered will vary depending on job-related skills, knowledge, and experience. Apply Here!

About the FAST Center and the Research Park The Research Park at the University of Illinois is a leading innovation hub for technology commercialization with a unique environment that cultivates startups and increases capabilities for established companies. The mixed-use composition promotes creative collisions and interdisciplinary collaborations, strengthening the bridge between campus and community. Located on campus, Research Park has more than 120 companies and growing, employing over 2,100 people in high-technology careers. At any given time more than 800 student interns are gaining valuable experiential learning and work experience while making real contributions to internal corporate R&D and product development programs. About the Role Job Description The Data Management and Engagement Coordinator role is for the EnterpriseWorks business startup incubator and the University of Illinois Research Park (RP/EW). The position supports the ongoing efforts to organize performance metrics, execute economic development projects, and support event management. The role provides data and reporting functions that organize key performance metrics, client information, and economic indicators. This position leads economic development research through collection and analysis of data from startup companies, incubator programs, and technology commercialization activities. This position will support the reporting and storytelling regarding data, in a variety of platforms including visualizations and written reports. The position will achieve these results through strong quantitative analysis, research skills, marketing programs, and communication. This role curates and documents the knowledge of the Research Park operations. This Coordinator will be responsible for providing program administration support for events and activities for the University of Illinois Research Park and EnterpriseWorks. Corporate engagement and entrepreneurial programming leverages university assets to build regional economic ecosystems that support innovation and high-growth entrepreneurship, resiliency, and inclusiveness. Duties & Responsibilities DATA MANAGEMENT – 55% Act as primary Salesforce administrator and the primary resource/asset for RP/EW users. Lead collection, aggregation, and secure storage of economic development and performance information. This data includes information from technology commercialization, incubation, entrepreneurship, and research park activities as well as metrics about EnterpriseWorks/Research Park performance, client employee data, company milestones, and external funding. Maintain, standardize, and update databases and tools utilized by the incubator/Research Park, this includes use of Salesforce as a customer relationship management (CRM) system, UI Webtools for event tracking, Microsoft Excel, and other reporting tools. Participate in and support the data management of all internally and externally sourced data. Lead the development of advanced survey instruments and execution to assure accuracy of data collection. Use data for storytelling and showcasing the outcomes from entrepreneurship programs, startup successes, corporate innovation, and technology community engagement. Support the transformation of data into information by developing and designing visualizations and other reporting that generates audience engagement and understanding of outcomes. ENGAGEMENT – 45% Provide support for corporate engagement through events execution & programming targeting full-time professionals and interns working at corporate sites within Research Park. Provide support for entrepreneurial programming through events execution targeting startup companies located within the EnterpriseWorks tech incubator. Produce event analytics for participation by employee type, functional benefits to mission. Prepare budget planning for engagement programs. Use effective communication skills and ensure privacy/confidentiality in the process of collaborating with, supporting, advising and educating customers and team members when handling sensitive data. Use creative problem solving and strategic thinking to prevent and solve problems, seeking help from others as appropriate. Creates new solutions and data management tools to help improve performance of operations and improve knowledge exchange. Serve as a liaison with other University units, departments, and various internal/external partners regarding data and record management. Supervise student staff on related projects. Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications  Bachelor’s degree in business, data analytics, or related field. Demonstrated event management experience, including large program planning Demonstrated technical skills in database and cloud-based systems with a thorough understanding of the type of data and the relational database a CRM uses to effectively query and report on the data. Demonstrated experience with business/client interactions: corporate, startup, client management. Preferred Qualifications Salesforce Administration Certification. Salesforce Business Analyst Certification. Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI. Project management skills including an ability to reasonably estimate the time for project tasks and then meet deadlines set by those estimates. Excellent writing and communications skills, including storytelling with data. Detail-oriented with strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills. Event planning experience Proficiency with University of Illinois platforms such as Webtools and ChromeRiver Experience working with research park, innovation district, and/or business incubator Strong interpersonal/communication skills and customer service orientation. Desire to work in an exciting “everyone helps” team environment. Demonstrated ability to work independently with broad guidance. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Observe standards of professional conduct and strive for excellence including, but not limited to: Accepting accountability and ownership of actions. Assuring essential and strong organizational skills. Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel) and knowledge of data visualization approaches (e.g., Origin). Adaptability in accepting new challenges and responsibilities Focusing on attention to detail. Providing professional, quality, value added communications skills. Working collaboratively with employees and faculty to enhance research goals. Evidence of consistent use of good judgment, discretion, and tactful communication. Energy and enthusiasm for expressing the value of diverse cultures, fostering empathy, and improving organizations in the areas of access and representation. Knowledge and experience with office software and ability to learn custom systems. Ability to handle multiple priorities without direct supervision. Excellent written communications skills. Appointment Information This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 – Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after closing date. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The previously determined salary range for this position was $55,000 to $60,000. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx. Application Procedures & Deadline Information Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on September 20, 2024. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu

About Caterpillar Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, the company has been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and is committed to a reduced-carbon future. Its innovative products and services, backed by a global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. The Caterpillar Champaign Innovation Center brings together resources from key fields for the company’s research and development efforts, including engineering, computer science, operations research, and statistics, to drive innovative development through data analysis. The CIC also utilizes simulation technology to optimize product and process designs while reducing overall development time and cost. The center addresses engineering design issues such as materials processing, manufacturing processing, and structural analysis. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers. About the Role The Quality Manager at Midwest Logistics Center (MWLC) is responsible for driving Continuous Quality improvement and project execution/governance at MWLC. The Quality Manager is adept at problem solving, solution identification and tools implementation, such as value stream mapping, value add analysis and pareto analysis. The role will also be accountable for both leading and executing projects to identify and adopt continuous improvement opportunities, including standardization, simplification, and mitigating compliance risks, and improving overall quality output at MWLC. The Quality Manager is responsible in executing quality assurance strategies, processes, guidelines and control plans which assure quality, reliability and compliance of logistics processes. This position is located in Champaign and does not offer relocation. 10% or less travel expected with this position. Responsibilities Lead the development and implementation of corrective action and preventive measures to achieve quality targets. Address trends with internal and external non-conformance. Analyze quality indicators and metrics at Midwest Logistics Center (MWLC). Review reports and confer with quality assurance, production, management, and engineering personnel to solve quality issues. Apply key aspects of continuous improvement processes and evaluates impact on quality. Use quality evaluation tools and techniques such as walkthroughs and inspections. Work with diverse teams and communicate effectively with both leaders and others in the organization. Drive visualization of Performance Data on the floor. Drive Project Portfolio and governance of completed projects. Drive Project User Story creation and prioritization. Drive Quality Improvement Projects (Operational Quality and Supplier Quality). Drive Capital Investment Opportunities to support Stop to Fix Capability. Ensure process compliance to corporate Enterprise Procedures and Industry Standards. Deploy and embed corporate and local initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, 5S and the Caterpillar Production System at the MWLC Facility. Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor; eliminate any unsafe operations and ensuring a safe and clean production environment. Basic Requirements Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan. Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization. Collaborating: Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner. Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Knowledge of the concepts, principles and techniques of root cause analysis (RCA); ability to use a structured approach to identify the causes of undesirable consequences in a manufacturing environment and the changes needed to prevent recurrences. Preferences Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or Logistics Project Management experience Team Leadership experience Experience using MTS, BlueYonder, Microsoft Office, PowerBI, SalesForce or Sharepoint Learn more and apply by September 6 on the Caterpillar website.

About Caterpillar Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, the company has been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and is committed to a reduced-carbon future. Its innovative products and services, backed by a global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. The Caterpillar Champaign Innovation Center brings together resources from key fields for the company’s research and development efforts, including engineering, computer science, operations research, and statistics, to drive innovative development through data analysis. The CIC also utilizes simulation technology to optimize product and process designs while reducing overall development time and cost. The center addresses engineering design issues such as materials processing, manufacturing processing, and structural analysis. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers. About the Role The Cat® Digital group is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., responsible for bringing world class capabilities to our products and services. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, it is focused on using data, advanced analytics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world. To accomplish this, it’s deploying analytics that generate insights, recommend optimized decisions, and improve products by intelligently integrating massive quantities of telematics information, transactional records, images, unstructured documents, and other data sources. The Aftermarket Analytics (Condition Monitoring) team of Cat Digital is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to be a technical expert, working in a team environment, to support the development, integration & enhancement of projects related to predictive analytics for dealer-facing Caterpillar digital applications. Responsibilities Directing the data gathering, data mining, and data processing processes in huge volume; creating appropriate data models. Leading to define requirements and scope of data analyses; presenting and reporting possible business insights to management using data visualization technologies. Conducting research on data model optimization and algorithms to improve effectiveness and accuracy on data analyses. Demonstrating a breadth and depth of knowledge in the application of statistical and/or digital methods to solve business problems Coaching and mentoring Jr. Data Scientists in the creation, validation, and application of statistical models as well as in implementing digital solutions Exhibiting strong customer focus in the application of Analytics techniques and digital technologies to solve business problems Developing good networks within the technical community to enable them to collaborate on technical solutions, obtain cooperation needed, and remove roadblocks so that they can ensure the success of their team. Demonstrating very good communication skills and the ability to explain conclusions to customers with limited knowledge and experience with quantitative analytical methods. Basic Requirements Programming Languages: Extensive knowledge of basic concepts and capabilities of applying Python programming to solve business challenges; ability to use tools, techniques and platforms to write and modify programming languages. Analytical Thinking: Extensive knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. Machine Learning: Extensive knowledge of principles, technologies and algorithms of machine learning; ability to develop, implement and deliver related systems, products and services. Business Statistics: Extensive experience with statistical tools, processes, and practices to describe business results in measurable scales; ability to use statistical tools and processes to assist in making business decisions. Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Extensive experience with the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. Preferences Typically, a Master’s degree and 7-9+ years of relevant experience, or a PhD and 4-6+ years of relevant experience, preferably in Applied Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science + Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical) or a similar field. Extensive experience applying Python (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, etc.) programming to solve business challenges. Extensive experience in practical applications of Machine Learning techniques such as Clustering, Logistic Regression, Random Forests, SVM or Neural Networks. Advanced experience in quantifying the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action. Comprehensive knowledge of Caterpillar Inc.; its products and services; its internal systems, processes, and procedures; and a general understanding of Caterpillar’s external customers, competitors, market influencers and heavy equipment engineering. Working knowledge with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.) Advanced experience with version control/repositories such as GitHub Experience operating in an Agile environment Learn more and apply by September 15 on the Caterpillar website.

About the FAST Center and the Research Park The FAST Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is led by EnterpriseWorks and provides free resources, support, and expertise necessary to submit a highly competitive proposal to help startups and companies bridge the gap between research and commercialization. The center helps companies acquire millions of dollars in federal SBIR/STTR funding – at no cost to them. The Research Park at the University of Illinois is a leading innovation hub for technology commercialization with a unique environment that cultivates startups and increases capabilities for established companies. The mixed-use composition promotes creative collisions and interdisciplinary collaborations, strengthening the bridge between campus and community. Located on campus, Research Park has more than 120 companies and growing, employing over 2,100 people in high-technology careers. At any given time more than 800 student interns are gaining valuable experiential learning and work experience while making real contributions to internal corporate R&D and product development programs. About the Role Job Description The FAST Center Manager will assist entrepreneurs with award applications and provide curated referrals to other complimentary mentoring resources to support their commercialization and company formation plans. The role includes arranging and managing training events, online SBIR/STTR technical assistance sessions/webinars, and coordinating individual meetings to provide technical assistance and mentoring. The FAST Center Manager will develop program metrics, track services provided, create reports for internal and external audiences, and evaluate program success through specific metrics. This is a full-time grant-funded contingent upon availability of funds awarded by the US Small Business Administration (five-year term anticipated). Candidates may not have equity or paid employment with small business clients served through this program in the State of Illinois. This position may be considered for hybrid work. Duties & Responsibilities TRAINING AND SEMINARS – 65% Hosting weekly office hours with entrepreneurs, small businesses, seeking SBIR or STTR funding or assistance with current awards. The IL FAST Manager should be seen as a national expert in this type of funding and be able to assist CEOs, founders, and leading researchers in developing their strategy for SBIR/STTR funding.  Hosting training sessions to qualify potential applicants to the SBIR and STTR program. Hosting targeted “sprint” sessions with other incubators or university partners across Illinois to help cohorts of entrepreneurs develop proposals. Hosting specialized federal agency or technology areas of expertise with federal program managers or other experts in areas such as medical technology, agriculture, defense applications, and energy technology. PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT – 30% Providing direct technical assistance to small businesses and principal investigators on their proposal development. This includes leveraging and managing contractors of the IL FAST Center to provide these services. Tracking metrics of clients assisted with the IL FAST program, including how many applicants applied for SBIR or STTR awards, success in receiving awards, demographics of participants. Aiding existing SBIR and STTR existing awardees in the Illinois with improving successful transitions from Phase I awards to Phase II awards. PROFESSIONAL REFERRALS – 5% Providing referrals to entrepreneurs for other entrepreneurial services to improve their commercialization and business development. Coordination with the EnterpriseWorks events team on workshops, promotion, marketing. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position. (Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.) Demonstrated experience with technology commercialization based on innovative research, and/or experience working with technology entrepreneurs and scientific startup companies. Demonstrated experience with SBIR/STTR funding: grant submissions, award applications at the Phase I and Phase II level, budget preparation, coordination with federal agencies. Preferred Qualifications Experience with government grant administration and reporting. Two years of experience in higher education administration and/or work with economic development government programs. Experience with entrepreneurship ecosystems, business incubators, and/or small business mentoring. Experience working with government liaisons. Experience working with higher education partners. Salesforce or other CRM software experience. Strong communications skills for partner relationship development. Data management and reporting, Excel and database management. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Computer proficiency in Windows environment appropriate to position; proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook and other related software. Strong presentation, interpersonal communication and documentation skills. Excellent project management skills. Excellent writing skills. Resourcefulness, creativity, detail-orientation, and ability to work independently. Able to conduct public presentations and facilitate training sessions. Appointment Information This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 – Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after closing date. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The previously determined salary range for this position was $70,000 to $90,000. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx. Application Procedures & Deadline Information Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on September 2, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment.  Qualified candidates must upload a letter of which details qualifications noted above, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references.  All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.  For further information, please contact Erica Hanson, OVCRI Human Resources, elhanson@illinois.edu.  Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date; however, a hiring decision will not be made until after the closing date.  For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137. Apply Here!

About Boston Bioprocess Boston Bioprocess Inc.’s mission is to help fermentation product companies develop and scale up production. The company specializes in providing innovative solutions and services to support the research, development, and manufacturing processes of its clients. About The Role The Position As Boston Bioprocess continues to grow, it is looking for a highly motivated pilot plant engineer to join its team and develop and execute downstream projects. The bench scale lab and pilot facility are located in Champaign, Illinois. A successful candidate will contribute to efforts to help clients optimize their fermentation and purification processes at pilot scale, with the goal of taking clients’ production processes to the level of scalable commercial manufacturing. This role will work closely together with work within the pilot plant team on process development and scaling of downstream processes (i.e. purification processes) for production of proteins, lipids, amino acids, organic acids, polysaccharides, hydrocolloids, and enzymes from bacterial, yeast, and fungal hosts. Boston Bioprocess is a service business, and client retention and satisfaction are core to our business model. Prospective candidates should understand that success requires technical expertise, but it also involves empathy, prompt communication, and a general client-service orientation. Essential Responsibilities Provide technical expertise and guidance on experimental planning, process development, troubleshooting, and optimization regarding downstream clarification and purification efforts. Prepare, set up, operate and maintain laboratory and pilot equipment and processes. Actively participate in and contribute to a range of client’s fermentation and DSP processes which includes bacteria, yeast, and filamentous fungi as the production organism from bench to pilot scale. Create and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure accurate and reliable results. Generate and analyze data, prepare technical reports and presentations for communication of results to internal and external stakeholders. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements in the bioprocessing field, and apply this knowledge to enhance processes and drive innovation. Work collaboratively and safely with cross-functional teams to support ongoing projects. Communicate effectively with team members and contribute to a positive and productive work environment. Qualifications B.Sc. or M.Sc. in bioprocess engineering, biotechnology or related field with at least 2-3 years of industry experience at pilot scale in process development and scaling. Proficiency in pilot scale bioprocess unit operations like mechanical cell lysis, continuous centrifugation, microfiltration, tangential flow filtration and drying. Proven and excellent problem-solving skills and ability to independently troubleshoot technical issues and to find robust and innovative solutions for process challenges. Experience in manufacturing science and technology, authoring of SOPs and technical transfer documents. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams, clients, and external partners. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Experience working with materials derived from bacterial, yeast and fungal cultures. The Ideal Applicant Boston Bioprocess is a startup! Prospective candidates should enjoy working in a small team with minimal bureaucracy. You’ll enjoy working here if you are highly motivated, enjoy a fast-paced culture, and can effectively work together with team members, partners, and clients in a collaborative environment. What Boston Bioprocess Offers Relocation assistance (if applicable). Complete benefit package, including 401K match, ESOP, health, life, vision, and dental insurance, and four weeks paid vacation Competitive salary and compensation, including significant company stock options. Sponsorship and adjustment of work visas and immigration-related support (must be currently a resident of the United States). The pay range for this role is 65,000-85,000 USD per year (Champaign). Apply now.

EnterpriseWorks/UI Research Park About EnterpriseWorks and the University of Illinois Entrepreneurship Ecosystem: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a world-class leader in research, teaching, public engagement, and economic development. The University has research expertise in engineering, agriculture, business, social sciences, and many other top-ranked programs. Many of the technologies that enabled the modern electronic era were developed at the U of I, and we are among the top universities in NSF-funded research and development expenditures. The University of Illinois is a leader in generating innovations that translate into products, services, companies, and jobs that positively impact human lives and economic well-being. The University ranks repeatedly among the top ten universities in the number of alumni entrepreneurs receiving venture capital funding. The University has a vibrant and rapidly evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem, and many partners across campus work together to provide support and resources to the entrepreneurial community. Job Summary Provides marketing and communications support services with internal and external stakeholders at the University of Illinois Research Park and EnterpriseWorks incubator, an on-campus community for corporate innovation centers, startups, and researchers to locate together. Helps to showcase the skilled tech workforce, student engagement, and daily activities as a differentiation that makes the location a nationally recognized innovation destination. Assists with developing print and digital materials for a number of different marketing, media, and outreach initiatives that support the Research Park. Duties & Responsibilities Assist with creating content, including writing, editing, and design for Research Park/EnterpriseWorks websites, social media channels, and other print and electronic communications. This includes presentations, website content, social media content, templates, branded materials, publications, and marketing for new business development, which include branding that is consistent with University of Illinois and Research Park brand guidelines. Assist with capturing and promoting stories of entrepreneurs and corporate innovation centers within the Research Park community. Share examples of corporate engagement in the Research Park and the value proposition from the location at the University of Illinois Research Park. In collaboration with unit leadership, develop case studies about corporate innovation centers in the Research Park. Proactively seek examples of Illinois startup excellence and promote via social and digital media. Identify and edit content, manage subscriptions, and track readership of the Research Park newsletters. Create more specific content and build niche newsletter audiences as needed. Assist with maintaining the Research Park website, including overseeing organization, content creation, updates, and evaluating analytics. Maintain Research Park social media platforms. Evaluate social media metrics and performance, providing regular updates and pivoting strategy as needed. Publicize Research Park activities, events, and programs with communications, materials, and digital promotion to the Research Park, broader campus community, external audiences, and partners/audiences as needed. Provide communications assistance for EnterpriseWorks statewide entrepreneurship support programs in coordination with the grant managers. Work with graphic designers, photographers, videographers, writers, and other content creators to develop multimedia content to augment staff resources and support content. Consult with colleagues to provide guidance on communication efforts and university brand standards. Assist with hiring, supervising, and evaluating student interns as needed/appropriate. Perform other duties as needed to enhance and foster the goals and mission of Research Park and EnterpriseWorks. Additional Physical Demands Work is mainly performed in a general office setting. Position involves repetitive hand motions for computer work. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, or a closely related field. One (1) year of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Dependability and ability to take initiative. Superior client-relation skills, teamwork, and attention to detail. Deadline-driven, as day-to-day work involves the ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects, and produce high-quality work. Strong customer service orientation and ability to work with external companies. Commitment to communicating with diverse audiences and fostering equity & inclusion in the workplace. Highly creative with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others in a team environment. Working knowledge of print and web production including email marketing, social media, websites, and print; knowledge of social media analytics, social media publishing tools, web analytics, and tracking technologies. Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite. Multi-media design knowledge preferred. Appointment Information This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5004 – Marketing Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after closing date. The previously determined salary range for this position was $59,000 to $62,000, commensurate with skills and experience. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx. Application Procedures & Deadline Information Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on August 20, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. Qualified candidates must upload a letter of which details qualifications noted above, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references.  All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.  For further information, please contact Erica Hanson, Human Resources, elhanson@illinois.edu.For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. 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About the job: We are seeking expert System Software Engineers to join our Apache Spark Acceleration team. Data scientists spend a considerable amount of time exploring data and iterating over machine learning (ML) experiments. NVIDIA believes that data science and analytics workflows can benefit tremendously from being accelerated, to enable data users to explore more and larger datasets to drive towards their business goals faster and more optimally. You will work with the open source community to accelerate Apache Spark with GPUs for data science. Apache Spark is the most popular data processing engine in data centers. We strive to significantly accelerate Apache Spark 3.x use cases without application code changes. You will work on open source libraries (such as https://nvidia.github.io/spark-rapids/ ) to be used in both on-premises and cloud services (such as Databricks, AWS EMR, Google Dataproc, and Cloudera). What You’ll Be Doing: Leading the design and implementation of accelerated Apache Spark and related big-data frameworks Creating a collection of accelerated libraries for data analytics and machine learning Working with a team of outstanding engineers including PMC and Committers of Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, and Apache Arrow Engaging open source communities (including Apache Spark, RAPIDS and UCX) for technical discussion and contribution Working with NVIDIA strategic partners on deploying advanced machine learning and data analytics solutions in public cloud or on-premise clusters Presenting technical solutions in industry conferences and meetups Provide recommendations and feedback to teams regarding decisions surrounding topics such as infrastructure, continuous integration and testing strategy Build, test and optimize CUDA/C++ libraries across different platforms What We Need To See: BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related field or equivalent experience 15+ years of work experience in software development 5+ years working experience with key open source big-data projects as a contributor or committer including Apache Spark, Apache Flink, Trino, Apache Kafka, Apache Hive, Apache Arrow, Apache Hadoop, Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg Outstanding technical skills in designing and implementing high-quality distributed systems Excellent programming skills in C++, Java, and/or Scala Ability to work successfully with multi-functional teams across organizational boundaries and geographies Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills The base salary range is 272,000 USD – 419,750 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits . NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. Click here to apply!

Full-time Position: Machine Learning Engineer Summary: With over 19,000 employees and operations in over 27 countries, Brunswick is the world leader in recreational marine vessels and propulsion. Recently named to the Forbes list of Best Employers for Diversity, we take equality and work/life balance seriously. With our 15 boat brands, various P&A brands, and world-leading propulsion brands, we aim to make the boating experience frictionless for our valued customers. Machine learning has been around for decades but has become a household name in the last several years. Brunswick has been investigating and leveraging machine learning for years, and we are excited for the vast untapped opportunities in the recreational marine space for this technology. It has the potential to transform everything we do as a company and as an industry.   A successful Machine Learning Engineer will: Work within the Brunswick innovation lab to develop integrated machine learning concepts to provide transformative user experiences that integrate with the broader technology stack across the corporation Provide leading expertise across Brunswick on the development of machine learning solutions Drives technical solutions from innovation to product development pipeline Work with engineering teams across the corporation to identify opportunities for intellectual property, applications, and concepts Keep up to date on the latest in AI technology and drive early adoption in the corporation Mentor and coach tomorrow’s talent through our i-Jet research and innovation center   Key responsibilities  Developing models for customer facing marine specific applications Work with data from sensors like cameras, stereovision, sonar, radar and more Help to identify and drive collection of appropriate training data for classification applications Apply classical, generative, and physics informed AI to develop proofs of concept Excellent teaming skills and willingness to work closely with internal and external stakeholders   Required Experience/Skills B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other engineering discipline with focus on Machine Learning Strong working knowledge of a variety of A.I. and M.L. methods Preferred Experience/Skills: M.S. or Ph.D. with focus on Machine Learning Experience developing and commercializing machine learning solutions **This position will be based out of the Brunswick i-Jet Lab in Research Park on the UIUC (University of Illinois – Urbana/Champaign) campus and will require moderate domestic travel. Apply Here