Student Employment & Internships

BASIC FUNCTION The intern/coop/student would act in a supporting role for research & design of electrical engineering functions including (not limited to) PLC programming, control system design, robotics programming, and SCADA integration. Under engineering manager direction, the individual will provide technical support in electrical, robotic, and design software.  Additionally, the individual will work in multi-disciplined engineering teams including mechanical, industrial, and computer science (software programming)   SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Electrical Develop an understanding of electrical control & power circuits. Program and troubleshoot PLC program using RSLogix 500 & 5000. Program servo controls, AC and DC electronic drives, and HMI’s. Support software applications for PC based systems. Support the installation of wiring, controls, and test circuits. Troubleshoot electrical problems with engineering guidance. Develop an understanding of electrical control symbols, theories, and can communicate this knowledge effectively.   Robotics Develop an understanding of part programming, program tool paths, set I/O commands, registers, etc. Utilize teach pendant programming for the robot. Modify existing programs, perform program and image backups. Design Software Design and update electrical drawings (AutoCad Electrical). Setup and design of control and power circuits. Prepare material quotes, parts lists, and documentation for completed projects. RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS Supervisory Relationships: Reports to Manager – University of Illinois Research Park (UIRP) Organization Relationships: Collaborates with Digital Transformation engineering team for project and process guidance Works in close relationship to key business stakeholders (end customer internal to Kohler) for project requirements gathering, feedback, and updates Contact with external companies (I.E. hardware/software developers) for quoting purposes   EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Requires current enrollment and/or successful completion of study at an accredited school offering Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology degree. Ability to use hand tools and technically capable of troubleshooting, wiring, and installing equipment a plus. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required. Must be self-motivated and can function in a project team environment.   To Apply Email resume and cover letter to the site manager Will Newton – will.newton@kohler.com

BASIC FUNCTION The intern/coop/student would act in a supporting role for research & design of mechanical engineering functions including (not limited to) 2D design, 3D modeling, electro-mechanical systems, hydraulic & pneumatic functions, machining, and robotics theory. Under engineering manager direction, the individual will provide technical support related to the design of mechanical systems.  Additionally, the individual will work in multi-disciplined engineering teams including mechanical, industrial, and computer science (software programming) engineering.   SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Mechanical/Electro-mechanical Ability to design mechanical systems including (but not limited to) bearings, belts, pulleys, couplings, gear boxes, etc. Ability to specify mechanical components for proper sizing, tolerances, and specifications requested and how to integrate the items with electrical controls. Has knowledge of conveyor systems including (but not limited to) power & free, indexing, belt, chain, split belt, roller, etc. Capable of sizing electric motors (including servo) with mechanical actuators, precision belt & ball screw systems, and gear boxes. Capable of sizing precision linear rails, guides, and bearings. Ability to specify which components to purchase based on system requirements. Machining Ability to specify machining tolerances and communicate this information. Ability to select and specify proper tooling. Use layout and measurement tools. Ability to specify material properties and sizes based on project variables. Working knowledge of lathe and milling machines.   Pneumatic/Hydraulic Understand hydraulic theory and use this knowledge to design systems. Design simple pneumatic & hydraulic circuits and/or systems. Understanding of pneumatic/hydraulic manufacturers components including fittings, hose, valves, etc and how to properly size them. Understanding of proportional valves, servo/hydraulics, and other components to build closed loop systems. Understanding of multiple hydraulic pumps including (and not limited to) pressure compensating, constant flow, etc. Ability to correctly size actuators based on force required.   Design Software Revise drawings. Specify materials and finishes for materials. Prepare layout drawings as required. Evaluate tolerance stackups to ensure proper fit of components and develop a thorough knowledge of geometric tolerance techniques. Design parts requiring the use of accepted formulas and manuals to compute loads, volumes, stresses, etc relying on the project engineer when required. Design projects using Creo modeling software. Design CAD models. Design and draft pneumatic and hydraulic circuits. Prepare material quotes, parts lists, and documentation for completed projects.   RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS Supervisory Relationships: Reports to Manager – University of Illinois Research Park (UIRP) Organization Relationships: Collaborates with Digital Transformation engineering team for project and process guidance Works in close relationship to key business stakeholders (end customer internal to Kohler) for project requirements gathering, feedback, and updates Contact with external companies (I.E. hardware/software developers) for quoting purposes   EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Requires current enrollment and/or successful completion of study at an accredited school offering Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology degree. Ability to use hand tools and technically capable of mechanical assembly. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required. Must be self-motivated and can function in a project team environment   To Apply Email resume and cover letter to the site manager Will Newton – will.newton@kohler.com

BASIC FUNCTION The intern/coop/student would act in a supporting role for research & design of computer science engineering functions including (not limited to) programming languages and software engineering. Under engineering manager direction, the individual will provide technical support related to the research and design of modern applications to leverage industrial & manufacturing environments.  Additionally, the individual will work in multi-disciplined engineering teams including mechanical, industrial, and computer science (software programming) engineering.   SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Expertise developing software using .NET (C#), SQL Server (relational database), and Angular/JavaScript/TypeScript Development of applications residing in Azure data cloud. Experience with DevOps. Application knowledge building IOS and/or Android applications. Ability and knowledge to design and build new technologies in web applications domain. Working knowledge of IT infrastructure roles including architecture, servers, cyber security, databases, firewalls, networking, software installation, and end user computing.   RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS Supervisory Relationships: Reports to Manager – University of Illinois Research Park (UIRP)   Organization Relationships: Collaborates with Digital Transformation engineering team for project and process guidance Works in close relationship to key business stakeholders (end customer internal to Kohler) for project requirements gathering, feedback, and updates Contact with external companies (I.E. hardware/software developers) for quoting purposes   EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Requires current enrollment and/or successful completion of study at an accredited school offering Computer Science/Engineering, Computer Science/Application Engineering or similar degree. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required. Must be self-motivated and can function with in a project team environment.   To Apply Email resume and cover letter to the site manager Will Newton – will.newton@kohler.com

BASIC FUNCTION The intern/coop/student would act in a supporting role for research & design of industrial engineering functions including (not limited to) process and material flow, lean principles (continuous improvement), time studies, and project planning. Under engineering manager direction, the individual will provide technical support related to the design of industrial processes and systems.  Additionally, the individual will work in multi-disciplined engineering teams including mechanical, industrial, and computer science (software programming) engineering. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Contribute to the continuous improvement of current tools and templates to eliminate non-value add activities. Review of production schedules, processes, and specifications. Design production processes to maximize efficiency and reduce waste. Design process improvements and technology upgrades. Preparation of production related reports and understanding of stand KPIs used in industry. Understanding of electromechanical systems and how these are used in industrial settings. Development of time studies for production processes and how these relate to people, process, and technology. Understanding of material science and mechanical engineering related to geometric design and tolerances (GD&T). RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS Supervisory Relationships: Reports to Manager – University of Illinois Research Park (UIRP) Organization Relationships: Collaborates with Digital Transformation engineering team for project and process guidance Works in close relationship to key business stakeholders (end customer internal to Kohler) for project requirements gathering, feedback, and updates Contact with external companies (I.E. hardware/software developers) for quoting purposes   EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Requires current enrollment and/or successful completion of study at an accredited school offering Industrial Engineering or Industrial Engineering Technology degree. Ability to use hand tools and technically competent is desired. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required. Must be self-motivated and can function with a project team environment.   To Apply Email resume and cover letter to the site manager Will Newton – will.newton@kohler.com

Skills Coordinating teamwork and iterate through product release-testing-marketing cycle Strong data analytical skills, excellent written and verbal reasoning and communication skills (Preferred) business, marketing, consumer facing, or community building strategies ABOUT KOCREE Kocree, Inc. is a Research Park-based startup, leveraging modern AI and blockchain technology to define next-generation artistic social creation. It builds AI-powered online platforms to unleash and connect people’s creativity. It moves beyond a co creation workstation, as a marketplace and a show-stage for everyone to monetize and showcase their co-creativity. Kocree is the home of the world’s leading scientists, engineers, and artists in AI, information/blockchain technology, computational creativity, computer art and music, as well as human-AI interaction. You’ll be working closely with the founding team to apply cutting-edge techniques to the most exciting creative challenges in the (post-)pandemic years and a new era that is about to begin. ABOUT MUOSAIC Muosaic (“music mosaic”) is on a mission to elevate everyone’s everyday music experience to the next level: from listening, singing, to co-creating new music! Through Muosaic, we bring music co-creation to everyone, and bring everyone together through music co-creation! Muosaic is an AI-powered music co-creation platform. It attracts music lovers to team up and co-create music for daily use and entertainment. By offering our unique music “magic wands”, Muosaic makes music co-creation as easy as a few finger taps, meanwhile, as enjoyable as co-assembling “music legos”. On Muosaic, everyone can be a composer, no matter where you are and whenever you like—from a few minutes on a bus customizing a music gift to hours-long music parties! To Apply This position is available as an internship or a full-time role. To apply, please send your resume to: kocree.inc@gmail.com, or apply in Handshake (preferred). In the email, please clearly indicate: 1) internship or full-time job, 2) which position(s), and most importantly, 3) your skills and experience relevant to the listed tech tools/frameworks. (Your self-identified relevant skills and experience do not have to match all exactly—equivalents similar to the listed ones count too!)

Skills 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 ABOUT KOCREE Kocree, Inc. is a Research Park-based startup, leveraging modern AI and blockchain technology to define next-generation artistic social creation. It builds AI-powered online platforms to unleash and connect people’s creativity. It moves beyond a co creation workstation, as a marketplace and a show-stage for everyone to monetize and showcase their co-creativity. Kocree is the home of the world’s leading scientists, engineers, and artists in AI, information/blockchain technology, computational creativity, computer art and music, as well as human-AI interaction. You’ll be working closely with the founding team to apply cutting-edge techniques to the most exciting creative challenges in the (post-)pandemic years and a new era that is about to begin. ABOUT MUOSAIC Muosaic (“music mosaic”) is on a mission to elevate everyone’s everyday music experience to the next level: from listening, singing, to co-creating new music! Through Muosaic, we bring music co-creation to everyone, and bring everyone together through music co-creation! Muosaic is an AI-powered music co-creation platform. It attracts music lovers to team up and co-create music for daily use and entertainment. By offering our unique music “magic wands”, Muosaic makes music co-creation as easy as a few finger taps, meanwhile, as enjoyable as co-assembling “music legos”. On Muosaic, everyone can be a composer, no matter where you are and whenever you like—from a few minutes on a bus customizing a music gift to hours-long music parties! To Apply This position is available as an internship or a full-time role. To apply, please send your resume to: kocree.inc@gmail.com, or apply in Handshake (preferred). In the email, please clearly indicate: 1) internship or full-time job, 2) which position(s), and most importantly, 3) your skills and experience relevant to the listed tech tools/frameworks. (Your self-identified relevant skills and experience do not have to match all exactly—equivalents similar to the listed ones count too!)

Skills UI/UX, graphical, animation design; multiuser and user-AI interaction design (Relevant) Figma, Adobe Xd/Ai/Ps, Blender, Keynote/Powerpoint, Sketch (Preferred) music visualization design Submitting a design profile is required ABOUT KOCREE Kocree, Inc. is a Research Park-based startup, leveraging modern AI and blockchain technology to define next-generation artistic social creation. It builds AI-powered online platforms to unleash and connect people’s creativity. It moves beyond a co creation workstation, as a marketplace and a show-stage for everyone to monetize and showcase their co-creativity. Kocree is the home of the world’s leading scientists, engineers, and artists in AI, information/blockchain technology, computational creativity, computer art and music, as well as human-AI interaction. You’ll be working closely with the founding team to apply cutting-edge techniques to the most exciting creative challenges in the (post-)pandemic years and a new era that is about to begin. ABOUT MUOSAIC Muosaic (“music mosaic”) is on a mission to elevate everyone’s everyday music experience to the next level: from listening, singing, to co-creating new music! Through Muosaic, we bring music co-creation to everyone, and bring everyone together through music co-creation! Muosaic is an AI-powered music co-creation platform. It attracts music lovers to team up and co-create music for daily use and entertainment. By offering our unique music “magic wands”, Muosaic makes music co-creation as easy as a few finger taps, meanwhile, as enjoyable as co-assembling “music legos”. On Muosaic, everyone can be a composer, no matter where you are and whenever you like—from a few minutes on a bus customizing a music gift to hours-long music parties! To Apply This position is available as an internship or a full-time role. To apply, please send your resume and design portfolio to: kocree.inc@gmail.com, or apply in Handshake (preferred). In the email, please clearly indicate: 1) internship or full-time job, 2) which position(s), and most importantly, 3) your skills and experience relevant to the listed tech tools/frameworks. (Your self-identified relevant skills and experience do not have to match all exactly—equivalents similar to the listed ones count too!)