Student Employment & Internships

Who We Are Founded in 2020, Ascent is a venture-backed startup building the unifying dashboard for high-intensity, small unit tactics. Our platform informs incident command where their operators are, how they’re doing, & maps the space. This is done through localization of the operator at the scene, reporting biometric data, pre-planning the interior floor design and relaying all this in real time to incident command. During high risk operations, we ensure that incident command has the necessary information to make for more informed decisions & tasks can be accomplished as efficiently and safely as possible. None of this would be possible without our customers. Since our founding, we have conducted over 1,700 customer discovery interviews with fire departments across the United States. We currently have 22 members on our Fire Chief Advisory Board to help guild us in our mission. What We Offer Ascent offers the opportunity to make a difference in the world by developing technology that helps keep our heroes safe with embedded technology that allows location and health transparency. At Ascent, you’ll work with engineers from all different backgrounds to collaborate on our tech. Turn your passion into practical solutions that will improve the lives of first responders and warfighters. Our team is currently 25 members strong. We currently have two offices, one in UIUC’s Research Park and the other in Chicago in the heart of Fulton Market. Our Chicago office is located in an old Chicago Fire Dispatch Center, and includes free street parking, access to a gym on site, and a coffee shop. This office is conveniently located near public transportation which includes access to the green, pink, and blue lines as well as various bus stops. What does this mean for you? We are well-resourced, but we’re a lean, strong team – so you’ve got the opportunity for growth. As a new member on the team, your role will be to explain the “How?,” while more experienced team members will explain the “Why?” We value accomplishment over perfection, meaning errors of action are preferred to errors of inaction. As a member of the team, you will be expected to take full ownership of your role. Basic Qualifications Pursuing BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent Must be proficient in system-level scripting Must have experience developing in Linux Experience developing projects on Raspberry Pi and Microcontrollers Ability to independently expand upon existing documentation Good understanding of UNIX systems architecture Preferred Qualifications Experience building a personal computer & setting up software Familiarity with cross-compiling Familiarity with FPGAs Basic understanding of network & application interfaces This internship will be conducted in Summer 2023 at our Chicago location.

Who We Are Founded in 2020, Ascent is a venture-backed startup building the unifying dashboard for high-intensity, small unit tactics. Our platform informs incident command where their operators are, how they’re doing, & maps the space. This is done through localization of the operator at the scene, reporting biometric data, pre-planning the interior floor design and relaying all this in real time to incident command. During high risk operations, we ensure that incident command has the necessary information to make for more informed decisions & tasks can be accomplished as efficiently and safely as possible. None of this would be possible without our customers. Since our founding, we have conducted over 1,700 customer discovery interviews with fire departments across the United States. We currently have 22 members on our Fire Chief Advisory Board to help guild us in our mission. What We Offer Ascent offers the opportunity to make a difference in the world by developing technology that helps keep our heroes safe with embedded technology that allows location and health transparency. At Ascent, you’ll work with engineers from all different backgrounds to collaborate on our tech. Turn your passion into practical solutions that will improve the lives of first responders and warfighters. Our team is currently 25 members strong. We currently have two offices, one in UIUC’s Research Park and the other in Chicago in the heart of Fulton Market. Our Chicago office is located in an old Chicago Fire Dispatch Center, and includes free street parking, access to a gym on site, and a coffee shop. This office is conveniently located near public transportation which includes access to the green, pink, and blue lines as well as various bus stops. What does this mean for you? We are well-resourced, but we’re a lean, strong team – so you’ve got the opportunity for growth. As a new member on the team, your role will be to explain the “How?,” while more experienced team members will explain the “Why?” We value accomplishment over perfection, meaning errors of action are preferred to errors of inaction. As a member of the team, you will be expected to take full ownership of your role. Overview of the role We are looking for a Front End Engineer Intern to support us in the development of our ShieldPortal and expand our current connectivity options. Ideally, this person has experience in application development and android interface design, as well as familiarity with languages such as java, xml, html, and css. On a day to day basis, you will research new technologies and propose solutions to user needs. You will identify UI problems and bugs and devise elegant solutions. Additionally, you will participate in code reviews and ship code on a daily basis. You will also edit and manage fully functional Android Studio applications that align with business objectives. Basic Qualifications BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent Junior/Senior Undergraduate or Graduate Student Proficient in Java/XML, knowledgeable in Kotlin, knows some python. Proficiency in Android Studio architecture. Deep understanding of core programming principles, including design Highly motivated individual who has a drive to learn new things Willing and excited to collaborate with others Preferred Qualifications Experience with AWS Experience with Google Maps API or equivalent This internship will be conducted in Summer 2023 at our Chicago location.

Who We Are Founded in 2020, Ascent is a venture-backed startup building the unifying dashboard for high-intensity, small unit tactics. Our platform informs incident command where their operators are, how they’re doing, & maps the space. This is done through localization of the operator at the scene, reporting biometric data, pre-planning the interior floor design and relaying all this in real time to incident command. During high risk operations, we ensure that incident command has the necessary information to make for more informed decisions & tasks can be accomplished as efficiently and safely as possible. None of this would be possible without our customers. Since our founding, we have conducted over 1,700 customer discovery interviews with fire departments across the United States. We currently have 22 members on our Fire Chief Advisory Board to help guild us in our mission. What We Offer Ascent offers the opportunity to make a difference in the world by developing technology that helps keep our heroes safe with embedded technology that allows location and health transparency. At Ascent, you’ll work with engineers from all different backgrounds to collaborate on our tech. Turn your passion into practical solutions that will improve the lives of first responders and warfighters. Our team is currently 25 members strong. We currently have two offices, one in UIUC’s Research Park and the other in Chicago in the heart of Fulton Market. Our Chicago office is located in an old Chicago Fire Dispatch Center, and includes free street parking, access to a gym on site, and a coffee shop. This office is conveniently located near public transportation which includes access to the green, pink, and blue lines as well as various bus stops. What does this mean for you? We are well-resourced, but we’re a lean, strong team – so you’ve got the opportunity for growth. As a new member on the team, your role will be to explain the “How?,” while more experienced team members will explain the “Why?” We value accomplishment over perfection, meaning errors of action are preferred to errors of inaction. As a member of the team, you will be expected to take full ownership of your role. Overview of the role We are looking for a Full Stack Engineer Intern to support us in our move onto the Android platform from Inventor and expand our current connectivity options beyond BLE. We are hiring a Full Stack Engineer to work on our Incident Command Software, which will be used to monitor and command operators in austere environments. On a day to day basis, you will participate in all aspects of agile software development including design, implementation and deployment. You will architect and provide guidance on building end-to-end systems optimized for speed and scale. You will work primarily with Android Studio, AWS, C++, and Kotlin. Additionally, you will engage with inspiring designers and our front end engineers as we create reliable APIs. Finally, you will work to debug and optimize the codebase. Basic Qualifications BS/MS in Computer Science, Web Development or equivalent Proficiency in Java, C++, Python, and Kotlin Senior Undergraduate Student or Graduate Student Highly motivated individual who has a drive to learn new things Willing and excited to collaborate with others Must have experience with AWS and/or Android Studio This internship will be conducted in Summer 2023 at our Chicago location.

Who We Are Founded in 2020, Ascent is a venture-backed startup building the unifying dashboard for high-intensity, small unit tactics. Our platform informs incident command where their operators are, how they’re doing, & maps the space. This is done through localization of the operator at the scene, reporting biometric data, pre-planning the interior floor design and relaying all this in real time to incident command. During high risk operations, we ensure that incident command has the necessary information to make for more informed decisions & tasks can be accomplished as efficiently and safely as possible. None of this would be possible without our customers. Since our founding, we have conducted over 1,700 customer discovery interviews with fire departments across the United States. We currently have 22 members on our Fire Chief Advisory Board to help guild us in our mission. What We Offer Ascent offers the opportunity to make a difference in the world by developing technology that helps keep our heroes safe with embedded technology that allows location and health transparency. At Ascent, you’ll work with engineers from all different backgrounds to collaborate on our tech. Turn your passion into practical solutions that will improve the lives of first responders and warfighters. Our team is currently 25 members strong. We currently have two offices, one in UIUC’s Research Park and the other in Chicago in the heart of Fulton Market. Our Chicago office is located in an old Chicago Fire Dispatch Center, and includes free street parking, access to a gym on site, and a coffee shop. This office is conveniently located near public transportation which includes access to the green, pink, and blue lines as well as various bus stops. What does this mean for you? We are well-resourced, but we’re a lean, strong team – so you’ve got the opportunity for growth. As a new member on the team, your role will be to explain the “How?,” while more experienced team members will explain the “Why?” We value accomplishment over perfection, meaning errors of action are preferred to errors of inaction. As a member of the team, you will be expected to take full ownership of your role.  Basic Qualifications Currently pursuing BS/MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent Experience with C/C++ programming and a good understanding of embedded communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, etc Ability to analyze and integrate embedded RF drivers and libraries Test various RF communication technologies in the field Proven experience developing RF modules for devices such as STM32, AVR, ARM, etc. Preferred Qualifications Familiar with the principles of thermodynamics/heat transfer Ability to utilize both software and hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscope This internship will be conducted in Summer 2023 at our Chicago location.

Who We Are Founded in 2020, Ascent is a venture-backed startup building the unifying dashboard for high-intensity, small unit tactics. Our platform informs incident command where their operators are, how they’re doing, & maps the space. This is done through localization of the operator at the scene, reporting biometric data, pre-planning the interior floor design and relaying all this in real time to incident command. During high risk operations, we ensure that incident command has the necessary information to make for more informed decisions & tasks can be accomplished as efficiently and safely as possible. None of this would be possible without our customers. Since our founding, we have conducted over 1,700 customer discovery interviews with fire departments across the United States. We currently have 22 members on our Fire Chief Advisory Board to help guild us in our mission. What We Offer Ascent offers the opportunity to make a difference in the world by developing technology that helps keep our heroes safe with embedded technology that allows location and health transparency. At Ascent, you’ll work with engineers from all different backgrounds to collaborate on our tech. Turn your passion into practical solutions that will improve the lives of first responders and warfighters. Our team is currently 25 members strong. We currently have two offices, one in UIUC’s Research Park and the other in Chicago in the heart of Fulton Market. Our Chicago office is located in an old Chicago Fire Dispatch Center, and includes free street parking, access to a gym on site, and a coffee shop. This office is conveniently located near public transportation which includes access to the green, pink, and blue lines as well as various bus stops. What does this mean for you? We are well-resourced, but we’re a lean, strong team – so you’ve got the opportunity for growth. As a new member on the team, your role will be to explain the “How?,” while more experienced team members will explain the “Why?” We value accomplishment over perfection, meaning errors of action are preferred to errors of inaction. As a member of the team, you will be expected to take full ownership of your role. Basic Qualifications Junior or senior pursuing a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Thermal Engineering, or equivalent Good understanding of heat transfer & design principles & materials Experience using CAD software for thermal analysis Ability to utilize data collection tools Eager to research, learn, and develop methods of heat mitigation in electronic devices  Preferred Qualifications Ability to build data collection tools & analyze data Programming experience for simulation & data visualization Coursework experience in thermodynamics and thermal design   This internship will be conducted in Summer 2023 at our Chicago location.

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more… many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we’re all about at John Deere. And it’s why we’re investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world’s brightest minds are tackling the world’s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we’ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW. This position will be located at the Research Park on the University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) campus in Champaign, Illinois. The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company’s regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND. Your Responsibilities As a Part-Time Student-Research Specialist for John Deere’s ISG (Intelligent Solutions Group) located at the Research Park-John Deere Technology Innovation Center (JDTIC) in Champaign, Illinois, you will conduct research for a wide variety of business and engineering/technical/agronomy needs. You will utilize business databases and publicly available resources to research companies, technologies, and business issues. You will synthesize this information and present it in professional reports or PowerPoint presentations. All work will be performed at JDTIC in Champaign’s Research Park. What Skills You Need Ideally you will be enrolled in a Master’s program in Library & Information Science, Business, Communication, Agricultural Sciences or related field; others may apply Must be registered as a full-time student at a local university Ideal graduation date of May 2023 or later Cumulative GPA 2.8 or above Available to work 16-20 hours/week during the academic year Available to work 35-40 hours/week during the summer semester Must be able to commute to the work location in Champaign, Illinois, on a daily basis year-round Advanced search techniques to find information resources and the ability to evaluate these sources for validity and relevance Ability to synthesize information and present it in formal reports that are well-written and visually appealing Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm to learn advanced topics Ability to work autonomously while providing regular updates to team members What Makes You Stand Out Experience using business databases (D&B Hoovers, PrivCo, etc) Experience using agriculture, science, and technology databases (IEEE, Web of Science, etc) Experience with patent searching and intellectual property issues Knowledge of technology standards (ANSI, ASTM, SAE, etc) Knowledge of the agriculture or construction industry John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.  

At Caterpillar, Analytics professionals are the data driven, business professionals using quantitative methods such as data analytics, business process modeling, data mining, and advanced statistical techniques to solve problems for internal business partners and external Caterpillar customers. Work at the Caterpillar data innovation lab will focus on exploration of emerging and disruptive techniques, data-based technologies, as well as advanced analytics technologies, often demonstrated through proof-of-concept projects while working alongside Caterpillar employees on collaborative teams. Projects will be forward thinking and at the edge of Caterpillar’s business model. The lab is vibrant, cross-disciplinary work environment designed to stimulate innovation and creative problem solving. Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar, the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. 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. Basic Qualifications: Must be enrolled full time at a four year accredited University/college pursuing a Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in: Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related degree Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0/4.0 scale (no rounding) Graduation date on or after December 2022 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, SQL, NoSQL, AWS/Azure Tableau, PowerBI, Google Analytics, Machine Learning/ AI, Deep Learning, R, SaS, Salesforce, SharePoint, Java, JavaScript, Node.js, HTML, writing API’s for deployment, DevOps 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 available for eligible applicants. EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals – Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.

This position will work to improve process modeling efficiency, accuracy, and capability for application to critical Caterpillar steel components.  Projects will center primarily around heat treat process modeling on steels with some exposure to forming and casting modeling.  The candidate will work with process simulation software and provide code to model and predict steel microstructures, mechanical properties, and residual stresses resulting from various heat treatments at a full component level. In addition to using and improving internal and external heat treatment simulation codes, the successful candidate will write code and advise on methods of rapid characterization and quantification of steel microstructures from microscopic images. Your Work Shapes the World Whether groundbreaking products, best-in-class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality, innovation, and 150 locations worldwide, your impact spans the globe. When you join Caterpillar, you join a team of makers, innovators, and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. We are proud of this because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes, and infrastructure.  Without a dedicated workforce, Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs. Come join our Caterpillar team. Parallel Co-Op Engineers work alongside engineering teams to complete design & simulation tasks in support of Caterpillar product development. If you are interested in applying for this position, please attach a copy of your resume with an unofficial copy of your transcripts to your application. Co-Op Program Qualifications: Must be enrolled full-time at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Minimum 3.0/4.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (no rounding) at current institution Top candidates will also have: Management experience Previous technical internship, co-op, or research/relevant experience This is a part-time, temporary position. Relocation is NOT available Sponsorship is available For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, see caterpillar.com/social media. EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals – Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.

Position Description AbbVie’s Business Technology Solutions (BTS) organization helps accelerate AbbVie’s promise to the patient through innovative people-centered technology. As a large organization, BTS encompasses multiple groups that support specialized functions within AbbVie, such as Information Security and Risk Management (ISRM) and Information Research (IR). ISRM and IR are seeking 1-2 students to help fill the role of On/Offboarding Specialist. This role would help facilitate onboarding and offboarding process of external contractors, who are frequently brought on to achieve the group’s objectives. In addition, to clerical duties and administrative support, this position would also be involved in several smaller projects which may include report preparation, workflow mapping, presentation creation, or data cleaning and management. This position will expose students to the operations of managing external talent and is ideal for students with some technical acumen interested in a future career in HR and/or personnel management.  Major duties may include: Onboarding and offboarding external personnel assigned to specific projects within AbbVie Supporting process improvement initiatives Assigning training accounts and specific training Ordering equipment or equipment returns Assigning system access Developing workflow charts in MS Vision Publishing meeting minutes online Supporting setup for team Jira site Isolating various account problems or issues through the AbbVie Help Desk Maintaining compliance of resources through their training due dates and updating management Required Qualifications Registered as a full-time, undergraduate student Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0, or equivalent Must be able to commit to a regular schedule during standard business hours Creative problem solver with ability to understand large picture but who will focus on details Willingness to collaborate and actively engage in independent learning and open discussion Experience utilizing Outlook Knowledge with or willingness to learn MS Visio, Jira, and MS Office tools Experienced with multiple responsibilities and deadlines in previous roles Previous work experience that required organization and timeliness on tasks that have hard deadlines Previous work experience that had spontaneous workflow that was adapted to and completed successfully Authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship Note: The position will be hired through a third-party hiring agency and will begin in the Spring 2023 semester with an option to continue through the summer and following academic year (subject to student performance and funding). To apply  Submit your resume by December 14 to https://illinois.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/7267131 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. Information Research Academic Partnerships embeds students within AbbVie businesses to collaborate on projects that help advance our science. During the regular fall and spring semesters, 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.

Position Description:  The DevOps group within Business Technology Solutions (BTS) Innovation, Architecture, and Infrastructure (IAI) team helps accelerate the process to deliver digital products and services to teams across the enterprise. The DevOps Program standardizes software delivery through common tools that support regulatory and security policies. A major goal of the DevOps program is to address manual efforts of basic administrative functions of the software life cycle through coding automation to increase efficiency and decrease wait times. To support these efforts, the team is looking for 1-2 students to work as automation engineers.  Major duties would include: Building out and testing automation of DevOps processes around Atlassian projects (Jira projects and Confluence spaces). Coding integrations and configurations between systems (e.g. Atlassian and Tricentis). Qualifications:  Undergraduate students in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Engineering, MIS, or related fields Development experience with Python or NodeJS. Scripting experience with Bash, PowerShell is a plus. Knowledge of continuous improvement or continuous development (GitHub, Azure DevOps) Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0, or equivalent Available to work 12 – 15 hours/week during the spring semester Must be registered as a full-time student Must be able to commit to a regular schedule during standard business hours 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. To apply: Submit your resume by December 13 by 12:00 AM to https://illinois.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/7260674 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. Information Research Academic Partnerships embeds students with AbbVie businesses to collaborate on projects that help advance our science. During the regular fall and spring semesters, 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.