Student Employment & Internships

About Frenzy Ag Frenzy Ag’s proprietary seed-to-harvest system can increase soybean yields by 30% or more. Frenzy works within the soybean lifecycle to produce a biological frenzy that unlocks the true potential of soybeans. About the Role Frenzy Ag is seeking motivated and enthusiastic interns to join its team and assist with research activities this Fall semester (and into the Spring semester). Interns will primarily be responsible for collecting, organizing, and inputting data from field and laboratory experiments, with a significant portion of the role dedicated to measuring plant traits in the lab. This position will provide valuable hands-on experience in research, offering an opportunity to work closely with a multi-disciplinary team while gaining exposure to both laboratory and field-based research in agriculture. Multiple positions are available and hours are flexible (10 hours/week). Interns will be paid a competitive hourly wage. This position is based out of EnterpriseWorks in Champaign, Illinois. Qualifications Passion for research and problem-solving. Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow experimental protocols accurately. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). An interest in agriculture and innovative, new solutions is encouraged, but not required. Physical Requirements Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Ability to carry equipment and materials up to 50 pounds. Interested in Applying? The deadline to apply is November 18, 2024 at 5 p.m. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position to careers@frenzyag.com. Please include “Frenzy Internship” in the subject line.

About Synchrony As a consumer financial services company, Synchrony Financial is the largest provider of private-label credit cards in the United States based on volume and receivables. Synchrony provides credit products through programs with a diverse group of national and regional retailers, local merchants, manufacturers, buying groups, industry associations, and healthcare service providers. The Synchrony Emerging Technology Center (ETC) at the University of Illinois Research Park focuses on advancing Synchrony’s internal capabilities in artificial intelligence, data science, and other emerging technology domains to create long-term value for its customers.  Interns at the Synchrony ETC work closely with the Innovation Station and SMEs to deliver projects for business stakeholders. About the Role The UI UX Copywriter internship assignment offers various opportunities to gain valuable hands-on experience. You’ll have opportunities across different areas of the Synchrony team, giving you unique perspectives on how Technology fits into the broader business landscape. The UI UX Copywrite intern will work side by side with Agile teams in creating and owning the content/copy on the screens. The UI UX Copywrite intern will also be responsible for copywriting on the screens for our websites and native applications. You will apply your theoretical knowledge to complete challenging technical projects. Exposure to these real-life technical projects will accelerate your career and develop your skills in a cutting-edge global environment. Desired Characteristics Passion and aptitude for technology Strong technical and analytical skills, coupled with sharp business acumen Ability to work in teams effectively Strong oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills Attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills; strong organizational skills Ability to meet deadlines Passion for excellence with high integrity, and commitment to quality Qualifications Must be registered as a full-time student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Students studying Science in Information Sciences preferred Has experience in UIUX copywriting Excellent academic record – Minimum overall 3.0 GPA or higher (must be added to resume) Must be willing to commit to 40 hours per week during the summer Must be willing to work from the office at Research Park during the summer Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship Additional Eligibility Qualifications You must be 18 years or older Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to etc@syf.com.

COUNTRY Financial is seeking a UI/UX intern to be part of the team delivering technical working solutions (web and mobile applications and/or print publications). This position will be at the 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 COUNTRY Technology to create designs and test digital experiences for COUNTRY Financial clients, representatives, and employees. Responsibilities Design and develop wireframes, mock-ups, prototypes, use cases, etc., for user interfaces Identify issues in existing web and mobile interfaces from the User-Centered Design (UCD) point of view Communicate findings from user studies and user inspections efficiently to the other teams including development and business Troubleshoot and recommend fixes to problems relating to existing interfaces and applications Design print material for use in the DigitaLab (i.e. brochures, flyers, yearbook) Collaborate with DigitaLab Data Science and Software Developer interns on cross-functional teams Participate in Agile Release Trains Requirements: Must be actively pursuing a college degree at the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign for the duration of the internship Strong collaboration, written and oral communication skills Familiar with: Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign and PhotoShop Online testing tools like Usability Hub, User Zoom, etc. Experience with user-centered design, and creating wireframes and design comps Experience in web content, marketing, e-commerce, digital marketing, graphic arts, usability, social media or gamification (or the equivalent) is preferred Self- motivated learner with leadership capabilities To apply, send your resume to julia.hart@countryfinancial.com.

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. Role Summary Internship Term:  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 August 2025 through May 2027. 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 an intern, you will work with the electromagnetic compatibility engineering group to assimilate design information from multiple sources (ECU design schematics & layouts, wire harness schematics, component data sheets, etc.). Responsibilities Identify potential EMI/EMC interactions between circuits and develop mitigation strategies. Apply first-principles electrical engineering concepts. Learn to see the “hidden schematics” that can arise as part of the complex architecture of a modern electric vehicle. Qualifications Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Engineering Completion of advanced core electronics circuits courses and labs (ECE 342, 343). Experience with circuit simulation (g., SPICE) and analog small-signal analysis techniques. Proficiency with basic electronic measurement tools and techniques (time-domain probing with oscilloscope, logic analyzers, LCR meter, etc.) Fundamentals of modelling tools for antennas and transmissions lines, preferred. Elective coursework in Electromagnetic Compatibility, preferred. Completion of ECE 329 (Fields and Waves I) and ECE 350 (Fields and Waves II), 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. Apply Here

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles it builds, and the curious, courageous souls the company seeks to attract. As a company, Rivan constantly challenges what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. It reframes old problems, seeks new solutions and operates comfortably in unknown areas. The Rivian team hails from diverse backgrounds, but 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 August 2025 through May 2027. If you are not pursuing a degree, please see full-time positions on the Rivian careers site.  Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements.  Rivian is seeking an intern to support its team with deep learning models for improving performance metrics on image recognition tasks using advanced machine learning techniques like model compression and neural architecture search. You will be working towards creating prototype models to advance the state-of-the-art production networks deployed on Rivian automotive vehicles. Responsibilities  Work on software tools for machine learning compiler to enable interence of deep learning networks on Rivian Hardware. Work closely with software engineers to bringup up new models using compiler constraints on Rivian hardware. Analyze compiler generated solutions and evaluate for performance and memory usage. Verify functionality through functional simulation or emulation. Qualifications Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Engineering. Good understanding of algorithms for Computer Vision applications, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence or related fields. Strong mathematical background and capability to analyze results. Good understanding of software fundamentals. Excellent PyTorch, Python and C++ programming skills. Must be enrolled in the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. 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. This project will require weekly task status update and monthly project update. Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Internships: The range of pay for internships is 25.00-51.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on location, and other factors permitted by law. Rivian provides robust wellness benefits, and a medical insurance package for interns, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums. Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. Apply Here!

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. Role Summary Internship Term:   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 August 2025 through May 2027. 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. Qualifications Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Electrical 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. Pay Disclosure: Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Internships: The range of pay for internships is 25.00-51.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on location, and other factors permitted by law. Rivian provides robust wellness benefits, and a medical insurance package for interns, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums. Equal Opportunity: Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. Candidate Data Privacy: Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. Apply Here!

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 it seeks to attract. As a company, Rivian is constantly challenging what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. It reframes old problems, seeks new solutions, and operates comfortably in areas that are unknown. The team comes from diverse backgrounds while sharing 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 August 2025 through May 2027.  Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements.  Join as Validation Engineer Intern in Electrical Hardware Architecture team. You will be part of the team to build Rivian’s next generation hardware platform to enhance vehicle performance and autonomous driving capabilities. Responsibilities Work w/ SoC validation team to refine and execute the SoC validation plan Use C/C++ software to validate SoC for the next generation hardware design, enable SoC boot sequence, 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 Qualifications Work w/ SoC validation team to refine and execute the SoC validation plan Use C/C++ software to validate SoC for the next generation hardware design, enable SoC boot sequence, 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 Benefits Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Internships: The range of pay for internships is 25.00-51.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on location, and other factors permitted by law. Rivian provides robust wellness benefits, and a medical insurance package for interns, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums. Apply here!

About Applied Pavement Technology, Inc. Applied Pavement Technology, Inc. (APTech) is a full-service pavement engineering consulting firm that provides effective solutions for the design, evaluation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of roadway and airport pavements. Since its founding in 1994, APTech has worked with clients at the state, Federal, and local levels in the United States and abroad, and we are a recognized leader in our industry. It helps its clients identify cost-effective strategies that reduce the overall life-cycle cost of preserving the pavement network while incorporating the latest pavement-related designs and technologies into organizational practice. About the Role APTech has up to six (6) immediate openings for hard-working, well-organized Engineering Interns to work on a variety of airport and roadway projects. These temporary positions will be located in APTech’s corporate office in Champaign, Illinois. These will require occasional multi-day travel. Engineering Interns support Civil engineers in facilitating field data collection activities, conducting pavement testing assessments, and supporting other project-related work across the United States. Responsibilities Engineering Interns are responsible for: Conducting pavement inspections. Creating and updating two-dimensional mappings. Managing database developments and indexing. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access), experience with Structured Query Language (SQL), and good overall computer hardware and software skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Flexibility to travel, work weekends, and overtime as necessary. Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus. Requirements Course work or a degree in civil engineering, with a concentration in transportation materials. Knowledge of pavement materials and pavement design and construction practices. GIS and AutoCAD experience Compensation $21 to $23 per hour. Engineering interns will receive paid travel expenses and per diem allowance for meals. Apply here! 

About Boston Bioprocess  Boston Bioprocess Inc.’s mission is to help fermentation product companies develop and scale up production. Boston Bioprocess specializes in providing innovative solutions and services to support the research, development, and manufacturing processes of its clients. About the role As Boston Bioprocess continues to grow, it is seeking one to two highly motivated Bioprocess Engineering Interns to join the team. Responsibilities Assist in setting up, organizing and commissioning the benchtop and pilot labs. Assist in the preparation, setup, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and processes. Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure accurate and reliable results. Receive, label, and process samples according to established protocols. Maintain and establish accurate documentation of sample information and experimental procedures. Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments. Collaborate with senior technicians and bioprocess engineers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. Record and organize experimental data. Assist in the analysis and interpretation of results, contributing to the overall project objectives. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support ongoing projects. Communicate effectively with team members and contribute to a positive and productive work environment. Adhere to quality control standards and assist in maintaining a clean and organized laboratory space. Participate in routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment. Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in progress a relevant scientific or engineering field (e.g., biology, chemistry, biotechnology, chemical engineering, etc.). Graduation and ability to transition to full-time employment under one year from August 2024 Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies. Ability to follow safety protocols and maintain a high standard of laboratory cleanliness. The ideal candidate Enthusiasm for a startup environment (we are a small team). Quick learner with a passion for hands-on laboratory work. Proactive and detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality results. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment. Committed to maintaining a safe and compliant laboratory environment. The pay range for this role is: $20 – 25 USD per hour (Champaign) Apply – Bioprocess Engineering Intern (rippling.com)