Student Employment & Internships

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)

About the Illinois Applied Research Institute Illinois Applied Research Institute (ARI) is an initiative of the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. ARI researchers partner with faculty, industry, and government agencies to work on open, proprietary, or classified projects. ARI performs translational research with a sharp focus on the development of technologies that are validated before they leave the laboratory. ARI’s vision is to create a new model for a university-based institute, where industry and federal clients connect with researchers in an integrated environment to understand their needs and rapidly solve problems. About the Role ARI is seeking candidates for a part-time scientific communications intern. This position will assist with developing and executing high-impact communications strategies to help ARI reach diverse audiences. The position will work closely with ARI staff to generate high-quality marketing pieces and assist in the preparation of material for inclusion in monthly publications, such as news stories and a monthly newsletter. Successful candidates will be open to learning about writing for scientifically literate and lay audiences. Responsibilities Work under the direction of the Assistant Director for Research to write, edit, and coordinate communications initiatives such as spotlight articles, monthly newsletters, and social media posts, among others Coordinate with the Office Support Specialist to update social media accounts and the ARI website Support ARI researchers in appropriately branding internal and external communications Monitor policies, procedures, and guidelines related to communications and marketing initiatives; maintain University branding standards Ensure consistent messaging in all communications Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Requirements & Qualifications Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work collaboratively toward a common goal Understanding of internet and social media marketing best practices Results-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills Ability to deliver multiple projects on time and meet intervening deadlines Preferred Requirements & Qualifications 2 years of college credits towards a BS/MS degree in journalism, communications, public relations or related field Experience coordinating communications initiatives in a public university or large research center Ability to write and edit technical reports Possess a basic understanding of technical and engineering concepts The position will require 5-10 hours of work per week. The hourly rate of pay will be $18/hour. The anticipated start date is as soon as possible; October 15, 2024 at the latest. How to Apply Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, list of three references, and 1-3 work sample(s) that highlight communication and technical writing skills to Jessica Dalhaus via email at redden1@illinois.edu on or before September 23, 2024. Please indicate “Communications Intern” in the email subject line.

About Abbott Abbott is committed to helping people live their best possible lives through the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has brought new products and technologies to the world — in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals — that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, over 110,000 employees are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries the company serves. About the Role Job Description Abbott is seeking a student from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to primarily support Scientific Medical Affairs and Health Economics Outcome Research (AN-HEOR) on a key project that reviews the literature on different topics in nutrition and economic outcomes. These topics can include research on chronic wounds studies, patient experience in nutrition studies, nutrition interventions in the ICU, and nutrition screening in community sports programming. Results may include literature reviews, manuscripts, and poster presentations. Responsibilities: Performing literature searches to critically appraise clinical evidence Compiling published studies in the areas Writing and presenting findings in scientific reviews Communicating findings and progress to applicable project leaders on a regular basis What Abbott offers Student Employees: Part-time employment with Abbott at our UIUC Research Park area office Minimum of 8-10 hrs per week and maximum of 19 hrs per week Competitive hourly wage Flexible work schedule with 24/7 keycard office access Modern, collaborative workspace in a newly renovated office Valuable experience in the global healthcare industry Qualifications: Must be enrolled as a student at UIUC Pursuing a MS or PhD degree in public health, nutritional science, or dietetics Proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) Experience with reference management software (EndNote) and health sciences literature databases preferred Attention to detail, effective communicator, and excellent verbal/written English language skills Self-motivated problem-solver that can lead a project from beginning to end Start Date/Duration: Fall and Spring Semester Candidates should submit a resume to Pat Killian (patrick.killian@abbott.com) by September 13, 2024.

About Kocree Music Kocree Music leverages white-box AGI to redefine artistic creation in a social and gamified ecosystem that is accessible, immersive, engaging, personalized, and monetizable for every creative mind. The company is building highly interactive co-creation engines that unleash and connect creativity from people at all levels, moving from a traditional workspace to a gameplay, a marketplace, and WeMedia. Kocree is the home of the world’s leading scientists, engineers, and artists in the area of AI, information theory, computational creativity, music and art, as well as human-AI interaction. It is a small but fast-growing team, with UIUC, Stanford, and MIT founders. You’ll work closely with the founding team to apply cutting-edge techniques to the most exciting creative challenges in a new era that is about to begin: a deep fusion of art, technology, and human wellbeing. Kocree’s “Music Mosaic” (“Muosaic”) project, is on a mission to elevate everyone’s everyday music experience to the next level: from listening, singing, to composing new music together through immersive and personalized gameplay! Through Muosaic, Kocree brings music co-creation to everyone, and bring everyone together through music co-creation! Muosaic is an AI-powered, music social co-creation platform. It attracts music lovers to find each other, team up, and co-create music for all sorts of daily use and entertainment. Using music AI magic, Muosaic significantly lowers the bar for everyone to create and makes music co-creation as fun as co-assembling “music legos.” On Kocree’s Muosaic, everyone, regardless of their music background, can be a composer anywhere at any time—from a few minutes on a bus customizing a music gift to hours-long music games and parties. About The Role Job Description Kocree Music is seeking a talented, passionate, and hard-working Product Marketing Manager, who thrives as a self-starter in a start-up setting. This role is perfect for an individual with a strong background in marketing, social media operation, and a passion for music. As a Product Marketing Manager, you will serve as a brand ambassador and play a crucial role in driving our marketing strategies and community engagement  Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate marketing initiatives and campaigns. Operate and manage social media platforms to boost brand awareness and engagement. Develop and execute go-to-market strategies and community-building efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams through the product development, testing, release, and feedback cycle. Analyze data to inform marketing decisions and strategies. Create compelling content and communication materials. Engage with local communities and represent Kocree Music at events. Qualifications Proven experience in marketing and social media management. Strong understanding of local market trends and consumer behavior. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable strategies. Preferably, strong music background and passion. Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a start-up environment. Apply now by filling out this form. Questions can be sent to kocree.inc@gmail.com.

About Kocree Music Kocree Music leverages white-box AGI to redefine artistic creation in a social and gamified ecosystem that is accessible, immersive, engaging, personalized, and monetizable for every creative mind. The company is building highly interactive co-creation engines that unleash and connect creativity from people at all levels, moving from a traditional workspace to a gameplay, a marketplace, and WeMedia. Kocree is the home of the world’s leading scientists, engineers, and artists in the area of AI, information theory, computational creativity, music and art, as well as human-AI interaction. It is a small but fast-growing team, with UIUC, Stanford, and MIT founders. You’ll work closely with the founding team to apply cutting-edge techniques to the most exciting creative challenges in a new era that is about to begin: a deep fusion of art, technology, and human wellbeing. Kocree’s “Music Mosaic” (“Muosaic”) project, is on a mission to elevate everyone’s everyday music experience to the next level: from listening, singing, to composing new music together through immersive and personalized gameplay! Through Muosaic, Kocree brings music co-creation to everyone, and bring everyone together through music co-creation! Muosaic is an AI-powered, music social co-creation platform. It attracts music lovers to find each other, team up, and co-create music for all sorts of daily use and entertainment. Using music AI magic, Muosaic significantly lowers the bar for everyone to create and makes music co-creation as fun as co-assembling “music legos.” On Kocree’s Muosaic, everyone, regardless of their music background, can be a composer anywhere at any time—from a few minutes on a bus customizing a music gift to hours-long music games and parties. About The Role Job Description Kocree is looking for a talented, passionate, and hard-working Music AI engineer, who thrives as a self-starter in a start-up setting. We are looking for expertise and experience that overlap with a majority part of the following key responsibilities or their equivalents.  Key Responsibilities AI and machine learning, algorithms, object-oriented programming Music notations and representations, notation software and audio editing (Relevant) Python and its common scientific/music libraries, MusicXML, MIDI, MuseScore, LogicPro (Preferred) Music composition by hand or by algorithm Apply now by filling out this form. Questions can be sent to kocree.inc@gmail.com.