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Bayer Software Engineering Intern

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice. Software Engineering Intern YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The primary responsibilities of this role, (Software Engineering Intern), are to: Explore new technologies while collaborating closely with team members and partners within the business; Detect issues with automated equipment and sensors; Contribute to positive team culture and work ethos based on Bayer LIFE values; Support the Health, Safety, and Environment, Compliance, Business Conduct, and Human Rights policies and culture. WHO YOU ARE Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our life values, more specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: Required qualifications: Proficient in languages such as C#, Java, JavaScript, node.js, and Python; Experience with computer vision and marker tracking; Experience creating performant APIs; Database experience with both relational database management systems; Proficient with GitHub and understanding the benefits of source control; Proficient with several aspects of the software development process (planning, testing, development, performance optimization, refactoring, debugging, and production support); Ability to work 10-20 hours per week if interning during the semester; Able to work 40 hours per week if interning during the summer; Must be registered and currently enrolled in a graduate Computer Science or related degree program at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of ten business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice. IMPORTANT NOTE for POTENTIAL US CANDIDATES: Bayer expects its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Bayer active employees are also expected to disclose their vaccination status and if fully vaccinated, provide proof of vaccination status to Occupational Medicine. Bayer defines fully vaccinated in alignment with CDC which is two weeks after completing the two-dose vaccine regimen or two weeks after completing the one-dose regimen. Additionally, Bayer employees are also required to comply with state, local and customer requirements.

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Bayer NA Soybean Production Development Environment Modeling Intern

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The primary responsibilities of this role, NA Soybean Production Development Environment Modeling Intern are to: Identify hot spots of increased LDG incidence IUI and provide valuable information on product placement and testing the efficiency of current soybean germplasm; Build and validate predictive models incorporating critical breeding data, soil, weather, and environmental data; Demonstrate the application of the models and deploy them to stakeholders; Contribute to positive team culture and work ethos based on Bayer LIFE values; Support the Health, Safety, and Environment, Compliance, Business Conduct, and Human Rights policies and culture. WHO YOU ARE Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: Required Qualifications: Currently enrolled at the University of Illinois Champaign Urbana pursuing an advanced degree Master of Science or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Atmospheric Sciences, or Computational Biology; Strong programming skills in R, Python, SQL, Java, or Linux; Problem-solving ability and experience in analyzing and presenting complex data; Organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills; Strong business aptitude, the ability to rapidly learn new problem domains, and become conversant in the field with subject matter experts; Ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, precise, and actionable manner; Detail and results-oriented with the ability to work independently; Ability to actively engage with internal partners and external collaborators to align strategies and success measures in analytics; Able to work 10 to 20 hours per week if interning during the semester; Able to work 40 hours per week if interning during the summer; Registered and currently enrolled at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Preferred Qualifications: Willingness to extend my own data science and statistical interests to agriculture and experience working with agricultural/biological scientific data; Proficiency in Machine Learning and Statistics algorithms and concepts (Mixed Models, Random Forest, Deep Learning, SVM, etc.); Experience with cloud computing such as Hadoop and Spark. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of ten business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice. IMPORTANT NOTE for POTENTIAL US CANDIDATES: Bayer expects its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Bayer active employees are also expected to disclose their vaccination status and if fully vaccinated, provide proof of vaccination status to Occupational Medicine. Bayer defines fully vaccinated in alignment with CDC which is two weeks after completing the two-dose vaccine regimen or two weeks after completing the one-dose regimen. Additionally, Bayer employees are also required to comply with state, local and customer requirements.

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Electrical & Computer Engineer (Intern)

Overview Yummy Future is a food & beverage robotics startup. We design, build and operate coffee shops. As a new business, we are looking for highly energetic and innovative individuals to be part of our team. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work with a fast-growing start-up that is quickly expanding! Primary Location United States – Illinois – Champaign Function Electrical & Computer Engineering Employment Type Intern Responsibilities Assists with the definition of requirements for tools, equipment, materials, parts, and processes used in the engineering design, manufacture, and/or maintenance of Yummy Future robotic products Fluent with Python, C++ Embedded system experience with microcontrollers: Arduino, ESP32, STM32 Qualifications Have experience solving planning problems with operating systems: Simple data structures: queues, heaps, stacks, lists Synchronization: primitives, memory semantics, mutual exclusion, semaphores, scheduling, and race conditions Exceptions and signals: exceptions due to instructions, memory accesses, and floating-point operations; signal semantics and delivery Networking programming: socket abstractions, basics of low-level network protocols, relationship to kernel I/O abstractions Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-oriented, team environment Visa Sponsorship We sponsor CPT, OPT, and H1B Compensation $14 – $16 per hour Application Process To apply for this position, please visit our application portal

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Rivian Innovation Center Intern – Special Projects, Electrical Hardware

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. This position is for an immediate need at University of Illinois’ Research Park, working as a Rivian employee on Rivian projects. 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 Fall 2023 through Fall 2025. Are you ready to join Rivian’s Electrical Hardware team? Rivian vehicles contain a Vehicle Access System (VAS) that allows the user to unlock/enter the vehicle, exit/lock the vehicle, permits the user to operate the vehicle. The present system uses a combination of technologies to communicate to either the user’s mobile phone or a Rivian provided keyfob.  Responsibilities Take direction from Verification lead to understand the overall Device Under Test (DUT) functional specs, Verification Environment including Drivers, Checkers, Monitors.  Develop Test Plans and Write Tests, File Bugs and Debug root cause.  Automation scripts & Metrics Generation including dashboards and KPIs.  Qualifications Enrolled in a post-graduate program in Computer Engineering. Masters or Phd candidates with an emphasis in Material Science and/or Machine Learning strongly preferred. Coursework in logic design, computer architecture, data structures and algorithms required. Completion of at least two undergraduate courses in circuit theory, CMOS VLSI design required. Proficiency in Python, Shell Scripting, TCL/TK required. Must be located in Champaign, IL Must be available for 10-20 hours per week in the Fall and Spring, and 40 hours in the Summer Must be available for weekly task status update meetings, and monthly project status update calls #LI-SAI7 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.

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Computer Engineer Intern – Ascent (Summer 2023)

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.

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Front End Engineer Intern – Ascent

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.

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Full Stack Engineer Intern – Ascent (Summer 2023)

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.

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RF Engineer Intern – Ascent (Summer 2023)

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.

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Thermal Engineer Intern – Ascent (Summer 2023)

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.

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Part-Time Student-Research Specialist – John Deere

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.  

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