Student Employment & Internships

Mechanical Engineering Intern – Earthsense

We are looking for creative problem solvers with a passion for hardware design, prototyping, and robotics. You should be pursuing an education program in ME, EM, or similar. Experience in Solidworks and machine/woodshop training is highly desirable. You may do parts of the work remotely. Tell us why you want to be a part of our mission! (Email josie@earthsense.co directly with any questions).

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Summer 2024 Digital and Analytics Intern – Caterpillar

Role Description Summer 2024 Corporate Intern Session: May 13, 2024 – August 2, 2024 This is a 40 hour per week assignment, lasting 12 weeks. Compensation and Benefits: At Caterpillar, our internship pay rates are standardized for Digital and Analytics roles and we take into account the number of completed semester credit hours. For Graduate level opportunities, the pay rate is determined by the type of degree you are pursuing (Master’s or Doctorate) post receiving an undergraduate degree. Intern Pay Range: Undergraduate: $21.40 – $27.90 per hour Graduate: $32.24 – $38.48 per hour The total rewards package, beyond base salary includes: Optional medical coverage Optional voluntary benefits Paid holidays Besides exciting work, Corporate Interns will experience : Comprehensive internship orientation Tours of state-of-the-art manufacturing and research facilities Product Demonstration Various social events Networking with leadership Business skill building Career discussion with leaders and experts Software Engineer- Interns will contribute to design, development and deployment of Caterpillar’s state-of-the-art digital platform, work with an agile engineering team to provide computer programming assistance in the development of several software projects. Assist with the troubleshooting and deployment of the software projects. Data Analytics – Interns will apply analytics techniques on a very large set of diverse data from IoT connected assets, anomaly detection, business analytics, data visualization, and business marketing analytics. The Data Analytics interns contribute to the analytics project teams tasked with solving problems of medium to high complexity working in an analytics approach, related digital technology, or business domain. Digital Business Analyst – Interns work with internal and external customers by creating, analyzing and validating business requirements, translating them into detailed functional requirements and user stories, and defining acceptance criteria and test cases. Cat Digital is leading our industry with the utilization of data, analytics, innovation, digital channels and techniques to drive profit, create more efficient revenue growth, unlock new revenue streams, and provide more durable competitive advantages for the business through unexpectedly great experiences for our customers. If you are interested in applying for this position, please attach a copy of your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcripts to your application. Basic qualifications: Must be enrolled full time at a 4-year accredited university/college in a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Administration, Data Science/Analytics, Data Visualization, Marketing Analytics, Math, Stats, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Systems Engineering or related degree ​ Expected graduation date of August 2024 and beyond Minimum cumulative GPA requirement 3.0/ 4.0 (no rounding) Must be able/willing to relocate to internship location Top Candidates will also have: Demonstrated leadership experience Previous technical internship, co-op, or research/relevant experience Participation in school clubs or student organizations Demonstrated experience with several of the following: Python, Java, SQL, Snowflake, AWS/Azure, Tableau, PowerBI, Google Analytics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, R, Salesforce, React, JavaScript, Node.js, HTML, UI Design, UX Research, writing API’s for deployment, Postman, Scala, Akka, BigQuery Relevant coursework and/or projects Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to demonstrate strong communication skills, initiative, and intellectual curiosity Able to work independently or as a collaborative team member Ability to learn and comply with company policies and procedures Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where digital is still evolving as a core offering Passion for technology and an eagerness to contribute to a team-orientated environment Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas, regardless of the technical capacity of the audience 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. Summary Pay Range: $21.40 – $38.50 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. Benefits: Annual incentive bonus plan* Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.) 401k savings plan Health savings account (HSA) Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Healthy Lifestyle Programs Employee Assistance Programs Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Career Development *Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines . EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.

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Jira and Confluence Developer – AbbVie

Position Description:  Information Research (IR) is the technology group that supports businesses across AbbVie R&D value chain. IR Academic Partnerships embeds students within AbbVie businesses to collaborate on projects that help advance our science. During the regular fall and winter/spring terms, 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. This project would support the Operations & Enterprise Systems (OES) organization, which is responsible for developing automations and integrations for Jira, Confluence and associated Atlassian add-ons to improve the efficiency of the OES organization. OES is looking for an intern to support their OES Digital Delivery Pipeline tool project, which aims to design, engineer, and implement technology solutions that solve business problems. Working collaboratively with technology teams, the intern would help improve Jira and Confluence tools that drive productivity and efficiency gains for technology teams at AbbVie. Major duties include: Design, develop, document and implement technology solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes. Serve as technical resource to develop, test and implement new capabilities, or operational improvements. Resolve technical problems using analytical problem-solving methods/techniques and associated tools/devices. Demonstrate proficiency with Atlassian technologies (Jira, Confluence, ScriptRunner, Big Picture, Tempo, Comala etc) including configuring, scripting, programming, integrating, data analysis and visualization tools. Work productively in performing activities. Accountable for successful and timely completion of all tasks/projects. Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies, including code of conduct, safety, GxP compliance, data security, and the software development lifecycle. Identify and solution improvements to system and processes. Identify ways to utilize Artificial Intelligence with Jira & Confluence.   Qualifications:  Completed 1 year college curriculum Pursuing career in Software Engineering, Information Technology or related field. Understanding of a software delivery lifecycle (SLC). Experience in designing and building software solutions. Working understanding of relational databases. Experience or knowledge with programming languages such as Groovy/ScriptRunner/Java/ JavaScript / Web HTML and JQuery technologies Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Excellent written and oral English communication skills. Authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship Must be registered as a full-time student Must be able to commit to a regular schedule during standard business hours Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0, or equivalent 12 – 15 hours/week during the fall and/or spring semesters. Preferred Skills:  Ability to Plan, architect, design and build Atlassian JIRA/Confluence custom plugins. Skilled in configuring Atlassian workflows, custom fields, schemes, add-ons, pages, content, spaces, permissions and integrations Experience creating or modifying Jira and REST APIs for integration with other tools like Comala, PDF Exporter, Atlassian Assets, ServiceNow and other integration/automation frameworks. Experience with or ability to quickly learn ScriptRunner, Groovy, Maven, JQL, Rest endpoints, Behavior, Scripted fields Experience with Vera, Tosca and/or qTest Note: The position will be hired through a third-party hiring agency and will begin as soon as possible over the current semester with an option to continue through the upcoming academic year, pending project funding and performance. Who We Are: AbbVie is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013. Our mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. Our ~48,000 employees are scientists, researchers, communicators, manufacturing specialists and regulatory experts located around the globe. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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Power Systems Intern (Summer 2024) – Electric Power Engineers

We are designing the Grid of the future! We are innovators by nature, for over 50 years, Electric Power Engineers, LLC (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe to focus on complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As an early leader in the renewables space, we continue to see significant opportunities to build a sustainable and secure Grid.  Join a team committed to making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can continue to create the “grid of the future”! Join us in leading the change! Electric Power Engineers, Inc. (EPE) works with clients on a global scale designing solutions for renewable energy (solar/wind/battery storage), Generation Interconnection, Transmission Planning, Distribution Planning, Distributed Energy Resources (DER), and Smart Grids. Internships at Electric Power Engineers, Inc. are more than just a job, they’re an experience! Our interns bridge theoretical classroom concepts and hands-on training to overcome real-world challenges. Throughout your internship, you will develop skills to advance professionally and academically. How you can make an impact: The Power Systems Engineer Intern – will perform projects/tasks such as network-wide steady-state and short-circuit studies as well as contribute to process improvement efforts, including development of Python scripts. This position will report to an experienced Engineer and be exposed to exciting projects building valuable industry knowledge. Through this opportunity, the intern will gain hands-on experience and perform research in-line with study requirements. This is a general internship posting for early submission. Internship opportunities vary based on business needs. More information on specific intern opportunities will be available at a later date. If you’re interested in learning more about EPE and our projects, please see our services page. Qualifications Bring your passion, here what’s needed: Completion of, or current enrollment in, a bachelor’s degree program with a major in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university. Completion of, or current enrollment in, power systems fundamentals class(es) (strongly preferred) Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher

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Magazine Writer (Part-Time Student Co-Op) — AbbVie

Position Description: Information Research (IR) is the technology group that supports businesses across AbbVie’s R&D value chain. IR Academic Partnerships embeds students within AbbVie businesses to collaborate on projects that help advance our science. During the regular fall and winter/spring terms, 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. We are seeking a creative and experienced Magazine Writer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating engaging content for our magazine and other platforms, such as social media and email newsletters. The writer will conduct research and interviews to develop compelling stories that will captivate our readers’ attention. UIUC students are expected to work on-site for at least 50% of their hours at the UIUC Research Park in Champaign, IL. Major duties include: Research and write articles, features, and other content for our magazine, internal website, and online platforms. Conduct interviews with experts, industry leaders, and other relevant individuals to gather information and insights. Collaborate with communications team to develop and refine content ideas and concepts. Ensure all content is accurate, high-quality, and adheres to our style guide and brand voice. Attend events to build relationships and gather information. Qualifications: Authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship Must be registered as a full-time student Must be able to commit to a regular schedule during standard business hours Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0, or equivalent 12 – 15 hours/week during the fall and/or spring semesters, 35-40/hrs during summer Undergraduate in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, English, or a related field Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills Experience conducting interviews and research Ability to work collaboratively with a team, and excellent time-management and organizational skills Note: The position will be hired through a third-party hiring agency and will begin in Spring 2024 through Fall 2024, with the option to extend pending performance. To apply: Submit your resume and writing portfolio to innovationcenter@abbvie.com with the subject header “Magazine Writer Co-op”. The writing portfolio should contain 3-5 sample pieces that are non-academic and targeted to the marketplace/industry. Who We Are: AbbVie is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013. Our mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. Our ~50,000 employees are scientists, researchers, communicators, manufacturing specialists and regulatory experts located around the globe. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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Visual Designer (Part-Time Student Co-Op) – AbbVie

Position Description:  Information Research (IR) is the technology group that supports businesses across AbbVie’s R&D value chain. IR Academic Partnerships (IRAP) embeds students within AbbVie businesses to collaborate on projects that help advance our science. During the regular fall and winter/spring terms, 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. We are seeking a visual designer to work with a variety of AbbVie internal businesses on a range of creative projects. This role would serve in a consulting capacity at AbbVie by meeting with internal clients and providing visual design services. While the specific skills and duties would vary by project, the ideal candidate would have a range of skillsets and a proven track record delivering high-quality products. Candidates with experience working with clients, video editing and illustration experience are strongly encouraged to apply. The visual designer would be responsible for: Designing logos and visual elements for the IRAP and other AbbVie business units Creating layouts and visual elements for print and electronic media including websites, newsletters, PowerPoint presentations, and reports Illustrating or creating infographics and other visual designs Recording, animating, and editing videos from illustrated, graphic, or live footage Able to work creatively within corporate brand guidelines to ensure a consistent voice and brand across communication and messaging channels, both internal and external to AbbVie UIUC students are expected to work on-site for at least 50% of their hours at the UIUC Research Park in Champaign, IL. Qualifications:  Must be registered as a full-time student Must be able to commit to a regular schedule during standard business hours Undergraduate student in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Art & Design or related fields Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0, or equivalent Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring future visa sponsorship 12-15 hours/week during the fall and winter-spring terms and 35-40 hours/week during the summer Mastery of graphic design software and applications (Adobe Creative Suite, CorelDRAW, Photopea, Canva, etc.) Ability to evaluate choices critically, with customer needs in mind Ability to communicate design choices clearly Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and work under established timelines Demonstrated portfolio showing creative, design, and software skills. Include link to portfolio in your resume and/or application materials. Mastery of video editing software and applications preferred Note: The position will be hired through a third-party hiring agency and will begin as soon as possible with an option to continue through into the summer, subject to student performance and funding. To apply: Submit your resume and creative portfolio to innovationcenter@abbvie.com with the subject header “Visual Designer Co-op”. The creative portfolio should contain 4-6 sample pieces that demonstrate experience in graphic design for industry. Samples demonstrating experience in magazine layout and multimedia, especially video editing, are welcomed. Who We Are: AbbVie is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013. Our mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. Our ~50,000 employees are scientists, researchers, communicators, manufacturing specialists and regulatory experts located around the globe. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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Data Governance Intern – Bayer

Job Description At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ‘Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice. PURPOSE This is an internship at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Innovation Center that contributes to the advancement of Crop Science initiatives at Bayer. YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The primary responsibilities of this role are to: Assist with policy (assets in ecosystem) and stewardship of data science strategies Help promote the understanding, development, and practice of managing data and information as key enterprise assets to support our organization Contribute to positive team culture and work ethos based on Bayer LIFE values Support the Health, Safety, and Environment, Compliance, Business Conduct, and Human Rights policies and culture WHO YOU ARE Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values, more specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: Required Qualifications: Currently enrolled at the University of Illinois-Champaign Urbana pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, or Computational Biology Programming skills in R, Python, SQL, Java or Linux Problem solving ability and experience in analyzing and presenting complex data Organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills Strong business aptitude, the ability to rapidly learn new problem domains, and become conversant in the domain with subject matter experts Ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, precise and actionable manner Detail and results oriented with the ability to work independently Ability to actively engage with internal partners and external collaborators to align strategies and success measures in analytics Able to work 40 hours per week. Desired Skills, project dependent: Willingness to extend own data science and statistical interests to agriculture and/or experience working with agricultural/biological scientific data Proficiency in Machine Learning and Statistics algorithms and concepts (Mixed Models, Random Forest, Deep Learning, SVM, etc.) Experience with cloud computing such as Hadoop and Spark Experience in Agronomy, Biology, or Crop Science Must be registered and currently enrolled at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Preferred Qualifications: Willingness to extend own data science and statistical interests to agriculture and/or experience working with agricultural/biological scientific data Proficiency in Machine Learning and Statistics algorithms and concepts (Mixed Models, Random Forest, Deep Learning, SVM, etc.) Experience with cloud computing such as Hadoop and Spark Experience in Agronomy, Biology, or Crop Science

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Data Science Intern – Bayer

Job Description At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ‘Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice. PURPOSE This is an internship at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Innovation Center that contributes to the advancement of Crop Science initiatives at Bayer. YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The primary responsibilities of this role are to: Build and validate predictive models incorporating key breeding data, soil, weather, and environmental data Demonstrate the application of the models and deploy them to stakeholders Contribute to positive team culture and work ethos based on Bayer LIFE values Support the Health, Safety, and Environment, Compliance, Business Conduct, and Human Rights policies and culture WHO YOU ARE Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values, more specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: Required Qualifications: Currently enrolled at the University of Illinois-Champaign Urbana pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, or Computational Biology. Strong programming skills in R, Python, SQL, Java or Linux. Problem solving ability and experience in analyzing and presenting complex data. Organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills. Strong business aptitude, the ability to rapidly learn new problem domains, and become conversant in the domain with subject matter experts. Ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, precise and actionable manner. Detail and results oriented with the ability to work independently. Ability to actively engage with internal partners and external collaborators to align strategies and success measures in analytics. Able to work 40 hours per week. Must be registered and currently enrolled at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Desired Skills/Preferred Qualifications:   Project dependent. Willingness to extend own data science and statistical interests to agriculture and/or experience working with agricultural/biological scientific data. Proficiency in Machine Learning and Statistics algorithms and concepts (Mixed Models, Random Forest, Deep Learning, SVM, etc.). Experience with cloud computing such as Hadoop and Spark. Experience in Agronomy, Biology, or Crop Science.

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Summer 2024 Data Science Co-op – Bayer

Job Description At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ‘Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice. PURPOSE This is a six-month Summer 2024 Co-op at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Innovation Center that contributes to the advancement of Crop Science initiatives at Bayer. YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The primary responsibilities of this role are to: Build and validate predictive models incorporating key breeding data, soil, weather, and environmental data Demonstrate the application of the models and deploy them to stakeholders Contribute to positive team culture and work ethos based on Bayer LIFE values Support the Health, Safety, and Environment, Compliance, Business Conduct, and Human Rights policies and culture WHO YOU ARE Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values, more specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: Required Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled at the University of Illinois-Champaign Urbana pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, or Computational Biology. Strong programming skills in R, Python, SQL, Java or Linux. Problem solving ability and experience in analyzing and presenting complex data. Organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills. Strong business aptitude, the ability to rapidly learn new problem domains, and become conversant in the domain with subject matter experts. Ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, precise and actionable manner. Detail and results oriented with the ability to work independently. Ability to actively engage with internal partners and external collaborators to align strategies and success measures in analytics. Able to work 40 hours per week. Desired Skills/Preferred Qualifications:   Project dependent. Data visualization (Tableau, power BI, Spotfire) Willingness to extend own data science and statistical interests to agriculture and/or experience working with agricultural/biological scientific data. Proficiency in Machine Learning and Statistics algorithms and concepts (Mixed Models, Random Forest, Deep Learning, SVM, etc.). Experience with cloud computing such as Hadoop and Spark. Experience in Agronomy, Biology, or Crop Science.

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