Student Employment & Internships

Role Description Motorola Solutions creates innovative, mission-critical communication solutions and services that help public safety and commercial customers build safer cities and thriving communities around the world. Motorola Solutions’ innovation center at UIUC’s Research Park is looking for a motivated, pursuit-driven intern with a passion for marketing, social media, public relations, and communications for a Summer 2024 full-time internship. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and have a passion for all aspects of communications. The primary project for the Summer 2024 Communications Intern will be to create professional quality recruiting videos for the Research Park-UIUC office. In addition to this, responsibilities include: Serve as the official photographer for all events, taking high quality pictures suitable for all communications and social media platforms. Propose, document and Implement a strategy for internal and external communications to portray the work that is being done here at Research Park, including communication blitzes in coordination with key recruiting events and staffing needs. Documentation should include a calendar of all planned communication events. Communicate news and updates about the innovation center on the site director’s and communication intern’s personal LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and/or TikTok channels. Plan external communications events with the global communications team and provide the global communications team suitable content for Motorola Solution’s LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram channels. Maintain an active presence for Research Park on MSIs internal communications channel, Batchat Update MSI’s presence on the Research Park website This is a full-time summer internship position located at our Research Park facility on the University of Illinois campus. Our presence here at University of Illinois-Research Park fosters creativity and innovation, and our Research Park facility is designed to provide a world-class environment for work, collaboration and even studying. Come join our dynamic team and help first responders be their best in the moments that matter! Note: candidates must be located on campus during the summer. This paid internship is full time (40 hrs/week) for the Summer 2024. Required skills: Minimum GPA of 2.7 or above Majoring in a field related to Communications Highly motivated individual who is energized and has a willingness to learn Proficient knowledge of all social media platforms and current trends Well-organized and ability to manage multiple assignments at once Desired Skills: Knowledge of DSLR camera usage for both photography and video. Experience using advanced editing platforms such as Lightroom, Photoshop and Premiere Pro Experience as social media coordinator for an organization or company.

Role Description ADM Company Information At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com. ADM Sustainable Material Platform MBA Internship ADM is building a sustainable material platform based on renewable chemicals to diversify the product portfolio and drive growth. Renewable chemicals are a profitable niche market and ADM is looking for opportunities being enabled by new technologies with potential to be competitive on a global scale. Change in consumer trends and increasing demand for these chemicals is enabling large scale commercialization. Renewable chemistry is the future – be a part of it with ADM! ADM is looking for interns to develop business strategy, conduct market research and perform competitive analysis for its corporate sustainable material platform. The intern will help the company assess the changing landscape of the industry and devise go-to-market strategies. This position provides a great opportunity for the intern to support the business development and R&D teams identify profitable business opportunities. The candidate will have ownership of 1 or 2 large projects along with multiple smaller initiatives. The position requires the ability to execute projects with limited direction, be self-disciplined, organized, and deliver in a fast paced environment. The internship will begin Summer or Fall, 2023 and continue through the end of the summer, 2024. The selected candidate is expected to work 20 hours per week during the semester and 40 hours per week during the summer; the position may be extended for additional semesters based on availablility of work, intern interest and job performance.    Job Description Conduct primary and secondary market research to evaluate industry trends, consumption, production, pricing, and consumer data. Identify and define new business opportunities and market entry strategies based on market research Analyze market dynamics, cost structures and capital investments to deliver actionable insights Maintain a database that compiles key information from multiple sources Perform regression analysis for revenue forecasting Summarize results and recommendations to senior management Support adhoc business development activities such as identifying potential customers for new products Qualifications Superior analytical skills Ability to research and analyze data from multiple sources, prepare and deliver concise information depending on the audience Some technical understanding is a plus Creative, self-motivated professional with excellent communication skills Well versed in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams Market research and business development experience in academia or industry is a plus Basic understanding of data visualization tools Good time management and priority setting is required Excellent verbal and written communication skill Uncompromising ethics and attention to detail are necessary ADM is an equal opportunity employer

Role Description Overview We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team! As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture. We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more! Visit our Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations and the process of joining the State Farm team! Responsibilities The State Farm Research and Development Center is a place where interns complete innovative, meaningful research in a collaborative environment focused on developing technical and business skills – a perfect complement to the classroom. Interns provide analysis and solutions through: • Assessment of risk and financial needs for insurance products • Development of innovative methods and applications to enhance insurance product pricing • Data mining and predictive modeling such as regression, forecasting, and machine learning • Research on emerging industry trends and hot topics Qualifications The internship program provides opportunities for year-round positions for all student levels, freshman – graduate students. We offer development through extensive training programs, leadership, as well as competitive compensation/benefits. As an intern in Enterprise Technology, you work on a product team that works collaboratively, using Agile methodology. Interns challenge each other while completing a variety of projects and solving real world business problems. Interns can expect to complete technical work that contributes to State Farm through the development of emerging technologies that enhance our customers’ experience. Competitive candidates will possess some of the following skills: Java, Python, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics/Data Science, AWS, Cloud Computing, User Experience, Database Management/Big Data (Hadoop), Computer Vision and Virtual Reality, Android/iOS. Location: State Farm Research & Development Center 2001 S. 1st Street Ste 102, Champaign IL 61820 Hours: 10-15 hours per week Monday-Friday 8 AM- 5 PM CDT The internship dates are January 15, 2024 – May 3, 2024 Format: Hybrid- Interns will be required to work some shifts on location *Applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree seeking program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. *Applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree seeking program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. *****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity*****

Role Description Who We Are Looking For AGCO is looking for a dedicated Data Analytics intern to join our team at AGCO, located in our core AgTech hub. This role is vital in aligning with our Farmer First focus and goals, empowering the agricultural community with data-driven insights. By joining AGCO, the candidate will be part of exciting initiatives that shape the future of farming through technology. Embracing our core values of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, this position plays a critical role in enhancing our data engineering capabilities. The candidate will gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment that emphasizes growth, contributing directly to making data-backed decision processes more efficient for AGCO business, stakeholders, and product owners. What You Will Do Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, clean, and analyze complex datasets, focusing on the AgTech industry. Develop and maintain robust data pipelines, databases, and ETL processes utilizing Python, SQL, and AWS services. Utilize data analytics tools for data cleansing, processing, and transformation to optimize and enhance the quality of datasets. Leverage AWS and other technologies to ensure efficient data storage, processing, and access across the organization. Communicate effectively with AGCO business units, stakeholders, and product owners, facilitating data-backed decision-making. Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data engineering and analytics. Continuously monitor, evaluate, and adjust data-driven solutions to align with the Farmer First focus and AGCO’s core values and objectives. What You Will Bring Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Decent knowledge of Tableau for data visualization and AWS for data storage and processing. Familiarity with data engineering concepts, including ETL processes, database management, and data analytics. Ability to understand and work with complex datasets and tools like Python and SQL. A Plus If You Have Previous hands-on experience with Python, SQL, or other data engineering technologies. Exposure to data pipeline development, ETL processes, and database management in an academic or professional setting. Strong understanding of AgTech industry trends and how data analytics can drive insights within this field. Experience with cloud platforms, specifically AWS, beyond basic knowledge. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Solid problem-solving skills, with a passion for utilizing data to derive meaningful insights. Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, with the capacity to present complex information to various stakeholders. A proactive approach to continuous learning and staying abreast of emerging technologies and best practices in data engineering and analytics. Additional Details: This is a paid, part-time internship for Spring 2024. Students are required to work 15-20 hours a week. Based on performance, this internship can continue across several semesters (i.e. full time in the summer, part time during the academic school year).

Job Description: We are seeking System Software Engineer interns to accelerate Apache Spark and related distributed frameworks on GPUs. Apache Spark is the most popular data processing engine in data centers for data science. It is used for a wide variety of data workloads, from data preparation, to running ML experiments, and all the way to deployment of ML applications. Data scientists spend a considerable amount of time exploring data and iterating over machine learning (ML) experiments. Every hour of compute required to sort through datasets, extract features and fit ML algorithms impedes an efficient business workflow. At NVIDIA, we are passionate about working on hard problems that have an impact. You will work with the open source community to enable Apache Spark data processing with GPUs. As an intern you will be paired with a senior engineer and assigned one or more projects to further the usability and tools for our product. We will benchmark solutions and measure performance against theoretical optimal results. Data workflows can benefit tremendously from being accelerated, enabling data scientists to explore many more and larger datasets to achieve their business goals, faster and more efficiently. What you’ll be doing: Creating a collection of GPU accelerated libraries for data processing, data analytics and ML Designing and implementing solutions to enhance Apache Spark for GPU aware scheduling, distributed ML execution and beyond Engaging open source communities, including Apache Spark and RAPIDS, for technical discussions and contributions Working with Nvidia strategic partners to deploy sophisticated machine learning and data analytics solutions in public cloud or on-premise clusters Presenting technical solutions in industry conferences and meetups What we need to see: Pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related field Outstanding problem solving skills Excellent programming skills in C++, Java, Python and/or Scala Working experience with key open source big-data projects including Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Apache Flink, and Apache Kafka Able to work successfully with multi-functional teams across organizational boundaries and geographies Highly motivated with strong communication skills Ways to stand out from the crowd: Prior contribution at major open source distributed system projects would be a huge plus Working experience with acceleration libraries (CUDA, RAPIDS, UCX) is helpful NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. Are you creative and autonomous? Do you love a challenge? If so, contact us!

About the Position We are looking for passionate students from across campus energized by the idea of working in a fast paced, dynamic environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. At Ameren’s Innovation Center, the Innovation Intern position supports challenging projects and conducts research in areas of advanced technology that contributes toward the Company’s strategic investment in forward-thinking initiatives. Interns gain valuable work experience in various aspects of technology research & development within a large Fortune 500 energy company. The Innovation Center is comprised of groups of interdisciplinary (technical & non-technical) students working on projects in the areas of data analytics, application development, and emerging technology research. As an Innovation Intern, you will have the opportunity to support planning, execution, and completion of various initiatives. Candidates have the potential to be placed in an internship position supporting one of the following: Data focused intern: You will use your analytical thinking to help solve real & exciting business problems by: Wrangling, “munging”,  and processing data from raw to read-to-use Applying machine learning models and algorithms to real business problems Using and improving your data science & analytics tool box (i.e, Python, R, Power BI, SQL, Excel, etc) Acting as a data consultant to provide solutions to our business Telling stories and delivering results via reports and presentations Being able to thrive in a collaborative environment where you will learn from, teach, and mentor other team members on the above referenced items App Dev focused intern: Provide support developing applications using languages including but not limited to: Python, JavaScript, SQL, Java, C#, HTML, CSS, Angular, and have knowledge using SQL, PowerShell/Bash and more Contribute to projects that may include web, mobile, cyber, IoT, AR/VR, and automation Leverage UX/UI techniques to develop and design great experiences for the end users Support team as a contributor in an Agile team App Dev: Infrastructure Automation focused intern Provide support to our Digital Technology & Operations Infrastructure Automation team, supporting and creating solutions such as: Automating scripts for infrastructure processes Creating dashboards and alerts for event monitoring Building algorithms to predict failures Innovation Operations focused intern: The Innovation Operations team (iOPS) supports both the App Dev and Data teams through: Project management UI/UX Operations support Communications/Marketing Champion storytelling by translating technical work to the business by creating and delivering reports and presentations of project work and results Establish metrics and monitoring controls for projects/initiatives Assist in the research and development of innovation explorations Explore solutions and business cases for cutting edge and emerging technologies Assist software/hardware development and support by creating requirements, Provide technical assistance to developmental projects within Company segments Work with Innovation Center project teams to develop project status reports and summaries Employ continuous improvement methods to modify and streamline the process of innovation explorations Mentor team members and provide guidance on the above-referenced items The Innovation Intern works part-time or full-time in an office environment at the Research Park of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) campus, but may also need to work off-site dependent upon project needs. Terms will approximately coincide with Spring, Summer and Fall Semesters. Qualifications Registered as a full-time student at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Will consider undergrads and graduate students in, STEM paths, business, agriculture, and many other related majors based on experience and background A cumulative GPA of 2.5 required and a 3.0 or above is preferred Previous Intern/Co-op experience is preferred In addition to the above qualifications, a successful candidate has: Ability to work effectively as part of a team Good communication skills Able to work in a collaborative and self-directed environment All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.

Carbon Accounting Intern 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 Forbes list of Best Employers for Diversity, we take equality and work/life balance seriously. With our 18 boat brands, various P&A brands, and world leading propulsion brands, we aim to make the boating experience frictionless for our valued customers. As a Carbon Accounting Intern, you will work collaboratively and independently with highly qualified professionals across Brunswick to perform research and analyses into the sustainability of product and processes to ensure the accurate accounting of materially relevant emissions. Timing This position is for a year-round internship at Brunswick’s i-Jet Lab in Research Park at UIUC:  Part-time internship during Spring 2024, a minimum of 8 in-person hours and a maximum of 20 hours per week Full-time internship during Summer 2024, 40 hours per week with a potential part-time extension into the following year (8 in-person minimum/20 maximum) As a Carbon Accounting Intern, you will: Generate, using standards and best practices, estimates for carbon emissions within Brunswick Convert carbon emissions data/estimates into reports meeting materiality standards Support development of standards and processes for future carbon accounting practices Qualifications of a Successful Candidate: Current enrollment in a BS program in a relevant field at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Accounting, Financial, Business Analytics, etc) If on a student visa, must be able to obtain CPT work authorization Self-motivated and engaged learner Passionate about sustainability Desirable Attributes Include: Minor in Sustainability Experience in LCA and/or invasive species work Understanding of basic manufacturing processes and Bill of Material (BOM) generation We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and inspiration. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

SIMULATION SOFTWARE INTERN 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 Forbes list of Best Employers for Diversity, we take equality and work/life balance seriously. With our 18 boat brands, various P&A brands, and world leading propulsion brands, we aim to make the boating experience frictionless for our valued customers. As the simulation software intern, you will work collaboratively and independently with highly qualified engineering professionals to develop, integrate, and utilize simulation tools for autonomous feature validation. You will become an integral member of a team committed to delivering superior results. You’ll learn how to work within the engineering team as you own and manage assigned projects from inception to completion. TIMING This position is for a Spring-Summer internship at Brunswick’s i-Jet Lab in Research Park at UIUC: Part-time internship during Spring 2024, a minimum of 8 in-person hours and a maximum of 20 hours per week Full-time internship during Summer 2024, 40 hours per week with a potential part-time extension into the following year (8 in-person minimum/20 maximum) AS THE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT INTERN, YOU WILL: Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices Create and maintain software documentation Generate of a C++ library from a Simulink model of the vessel and integrate the generated code into an Unreal Engine simulation Develop interfaces between the autonomy system software and simulation tools Implement test procedures and scenarios in simulation and manage resulting data QUALIFICATIONS OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE: Current enrollment in a BS program in engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign If on a student visa, must be able to obtain CPT work authorization Excellent communication skills Proficiency in delivering quality presentations, reports, documentation, and spreadsheets Knowledge of the following languages: Python and C++ DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES INCLUDE: Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink Unreal Engine development experience Interest in autonomous vehicles and simulations Knowledge of ROS and ROS2 middleware We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and inspiration. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

IT and Cybersecurity Intern 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 Forbes list of Best Employers for Diversity, we take equality and work/life balance seriously. With our 18 boat brands, various P&A brands, and world leading propulsion brands, we aim to make the boating experience frictionless for our valued customers.    As an IT and Cybersecurity Intern, you will work with the University of Illinois Security Operations Center, the Brunswick Cyber Security Team, and handle internal IT tasks at the iJet Lab.  You will become an integral member of a team committed to delivering superior results. You’ll learn how to work within the engineering team as you own and manage assigned projects from inception to completion.  Timing  This position is for a Summer 2024 internship at Brunswick’s i-Jet Lab in Research Park at UIUC: Full-time internship during Summer 2024, (40 hours) with a potential part-time extension into the school year (8 in-person minimum/20 maximum) As an IT and Cybersecurity Intern, you will: Represent Brunswick Corporation at the University of Illinois Security Operations Center Assist the Brunswick Cyber Security Team with cyber threat monitoring Review security logs Document current and proposed procedures Research Cyber Security vulnerabilities Support general IT needs at Brunswick iJet Lab Handle, manipulate and analyze data and information responsibly. ​Qualifications of a Successful Candidate: Current enrollment in a BS program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar If on a student visa, must be able to obtain CPT work authorization Excellent communication skills Proficiency in delivering quality presentations, reports, documentation, and spreadsheets Interested in learning and applying cybersecurity principles Desirable Attributes include: Proficiency in Python, C++ or similar programming language We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and inspiration. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process. 

Internship at the Cargill Innovation Lab at UIUC in Champaign, IL YOU MUST CURRENTLY BE ENROLLED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, URBANA-CHAMPAIGN (UIUC) FOR THIS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH CARGILL AT THE UIUC RESEARCH PARK In partnership with the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Research Park, you will be given the opportunity as an intern to work with Digital Foundry at Cargill through our local office, The Cargill Innovation Lab at UIUC, to gain hands on experience in real business situations and explore Cargill’s businesses and functions during the work term. Be an integral part of a close-knit Cargill Innovation Lab at UIUC intern team. Guided by two on-site, seasoned industry professionals, the team is comprised of 20+ interns each semester ranging in roles from marketing, software engineering, UX UI design and data science. Interns work individually or on small teams to fulfill prototype projects or provide digital services to Cargill product leaders. As a group, you’ll have ample opportunities for professional development, 1:1 coaching, networking and fun. As a Communications and Market Research intern, you will work across a variety of digital product initiatives and teams to provide copywriting and market research support. Communications responsibilities could range from drafting blog posts, crafting e-newsletters, writing early drafts of press releases, collaborating on naming exercises for prototypes or writing copy for screens of an app. Research tasks could range from target audience research, crafting surveys or questionnaires, market research to competitive research. As an organization Cargill’s mission is to lead in nourishing the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Digital Foundry at Cargill strives to help prepare Cargill for a digital future. The vision of this future includes a thriving digital culture, continuous launching of new digital business initiatives, and that Cargill will be a digital thought leader in the food and agriculture industries. Having the Right Mentality We look for students that enjoy startup culture and are adept at working collaboratively within a team. Comfort with ambiguity is a must. Empathy for other functions is critical. Lean mindset to build the smallest thing possible is a key to success. We don’t expect you to be an expert on all things digital, but we do look for students that are hungry to learn new things. Expand your skills in a high growth ag tech industry just a few blocks off campus. Job Location: University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign in Champaign, IL Required Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled as a student at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign graduating between May 2024 and December 2027 Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English or other related disciplines Proficient in Microsoft Office Must possess writing, presentation and market research skills Able to complete a part-time (15-20 hours per week), 14-week internship in the Spring 2024 semester (January – May 2024) Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information Must include cover letter with application Preferred Qualifications: Pursuing a minor in Art & Design, Statistics or other related disciplines Graphic design experience