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Job Description Company: Graybar Category: Data/Analytics Status: Undergraduate or Graduate Hourly Location: Research Park, UIUC Commitment: Fall ’22/Spring & Summer ’23 | Hours p/week: 15-20 academic semester; 40 in summer   Work Environment Graybar’s Innovation Lab in Research Park is an exciting, collaborative environment conducive to creativity and innovation. Enjoy free snacks and drinks, professional development, games of intense table tennis, and the company of other bright interns from a variety of backgrounds!   Qualifications Current UIUC graduate or undergraduate student with a major or emphasis in Computer Science, Information Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field 3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative grade point average Self-motivated with a high level of learning agility Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and creative problem-solving skills Self-starter with a strong ability to work independently with little oversight from others   Responsibilities/Desired Skills & Abilities In this position, you’ll be part of a unique team at Graybar that focuses on delivering effective innovations through physical and digital solutions. You will use data to inform business decisions related to new and/or existing products & services across the organization. You’ll also be involved from project inception to design through delivery, ensuring that your reports are delivering high-quality and relevant data so that our business can grow intelligently. Programming experience (e.g., Python, R, JavaScript, etc.) and familiarity with version control. Experience with product management (i.e., taking a data product or tool from initial scoping to delivery and adoption) Data warehousing experience (e.g., storage methods/formats, data modeling, architecture, and design). Experience creating visualizations and dashboards that surface business insights. Experience manipulating and curating data from a variety of systems (ETL) Experience engaging with stakeholders while managing scope effectively in a fast-moving environment. Excellent communication skills demonstrated the ability to convey complex concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences and to respond dynamically to questions and comments from leadership.   About Graybar Electric Company, Inc. As a leading distributor of electrical, communications, and data networking products, Graybar helps contractors and building owners save time and money as they work to construct, renovate and maintain their facilities.   From its humble beginnings in 1869 as Gray & Barton to becoming one of North America’s largest employee-owned companies, Graybar has a history of working to the advantage of its customers, manufacturers, and employees. With more than 290 locations across North America, Graybar is a local distributor backed by the strength of a $10B, FORTUNE 500 company. We believe that no other company in our industry can match our experience, stability, or reputation.

About Us Hinetics is powering the future of aviation. By reinventing the electrical machine, the workhorse of modern civilization is ushering in an era of high efficiency (>99%) and high-power density (>10 kW/kg) for extreme applications, such as electrified aircraft. With its commitment to minimizing carbon emissions, the start-up has demonstrated groundbreaking work, earning recent funding from several notable organizations including the National Aeronautical and Space Administration, the United States Air Force, the National Science Foundation, and the United States Department of Energy. The team at Hinetics is turning the future of clean energy into a reality. As an Electrical Engineering Intern at Hinetics, you will contribute to developing advanced electrical machines and related systems. You will work in a collaborative team environment on a variety of tasks, including but not limited to the following: • Assist in the design and qualification of electric motors. • Assist with motor winding design and manufacturing. • Perform insulation tests and winding qualifications. • Work with electric drivetrain design and potential hybrid integration. • Integration of sensors into the test motor apparatus. • Set up electrical connections for motor tests. • Participate in motor manufacturing in our in-house lab. • Assist with motor testing, control, and monitoring. Qualifications/Requirements • Junior/Senior pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. • Experience with hands-on laboratory or assembly/fabrication. • Understanding of lab safety in a high voltage environment. • Interest in rotary electric machinery. • Experience with electronic sensor and instrumentation integration and functionality. • Understanding of LabView data acquisition and CAN communication. • Proficiency in MATLAB/python • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. • Must be willing to work out of an office in Champaign, IL. Desired Characteristics • Experience with 3D CAD, specifically Inventor. • Experience with high-frequency machines. • Any experience in high-power electric machines, power, and energy systems. • Experience doing EM analysis and FEA using flux or maxwell.

About the Job Hinetics is powering the future of aviation. By reinventing the electrical machine, the workhorse of modern civilization is ushering in an era of high efficiency (>99%) and high-power density (>10 kW/kg) for extreme applications, such as electrified aircraft. With its commitment to minimizing carbon emissions, the start-up has demonstrated groundbreaking work, earning recent funding from several notable organizations including the National Aeronautical and Space Administration, the United States Air Force, the National Science Foundation, and the United States Department of Energy. The team at Hinetics is turning the future of clean energy into a reality. Your Responsibilities As a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Hinetics, you will contribute to developing advanced electrical machines and related systems. You will work in a collaborative team environment on a variety of tasks, including but not limited to the following: Design and develop prototypes. Assist in qualification tests of electric motors. Create CADs and engineering drawings for design changes and new testing devices. Participate in motor manufacturing in our in-house lab. Communicate with outside sources machinists to build devices needed for testing. Document design process and modifications. Create BOMs, ordering materials needed by projects currently underway. Work with electric drivetrain design and potential hybrid integration. Assist with rotodynamic analysis. Assist with thermal analysis and conducting heat transfer tests. Qualifications/Requirements Junior/Senior pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Proficiency with 3D CAD, specifically Inventor making CADs and engineering drawings. Experience with hands-on laboratory or assembly/fabrication. Understanding of lab safety in a high voltage environment. Interest in rotary electric machinery. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Must be willing to work out of an office in Champaign, IL. Desired Characteristics Experience with 3D printing. Experience machining and GD&T or related coursework. Experience with FEA. Thermodynamics/heat transfer exposure and related coursework.    

About the job At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns, and megacities. We live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith’s shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard. Location: United States (US) – Illinois – Champaign Function: Product Engineering Title: Part-Time Student-Electrification Application Engineering-Champaign IL – 86301 Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position This position is located at the JDTIC Research Park on the campus of the University Of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During the summer semester, it may be optional to work onsite at our John Deere location in Moline, Illinois. Final working arrangements for the position are subject to the manager’s discretion and approval. Your Responsibilities   As a Part-Time Student- Electrification Application Engineering for John Deere’s Intelligent Solution Group (ISG)located in Champaign, Illinois, you will support product analysis, design, and/or testing activities for electric drive components and systems used on vehicles worldwide. Specific activities vary by business needs and student experience but will include one or more of the following responsibilities: Work with other engineers to define and develop the engineering requirements of electric drive components and systems. Electric drive components include motors, generators, active rectifiers, inverters, converters, batteries, high voltage wiring, and connectors. Electric drive systems include traction systems, secondary drive systems, power management systems, auxiliary drives, and precision control systems. Design electric drive system interfaces and specify the related vehicle systems to meet the vehicle requirements. Complete technical analysis and physical testing of electric drive components, including electric machines, power conversion electronics, and harnesses Design motor control and system control algorithms for electric drives and vehicles and simulate electric drive systems and vehicle systems to virtually verify performance prior to the hardware being available What Skills You Need   Course work and hands-on lab experience with electrical power, energy conversion, power electronics, electric machines, or controls Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Written communication requirements include creating technical reports suitable for long-term archiving and creating presentations. Verbal communication requirements include making presentations and participating in meetings Minimum required a cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale. (3.4 or higher preferred) What Makes You Stand Out   Participation in hands-on projects in electric drive or vehicle engineering-related areas like the Illini EV Concept team, SAE Electric Team, SAE Formula Team, SAE Baja Team, etc Course work or experience in agricultural-related areas Experience using Matlab/Simulink tools to complete complex analysis tasks and/or dynamic system modeling Experience analyzing CAN bus data Experience using 3D modeling tools Education Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: Working towards the completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant engineering field What You’ll Get At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. Here, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box, and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. An Equal Opportunity Employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives, and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

About the job At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns, and megacities. We live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith’s shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard. Location: United States (US) – Illinois – Champaign Function: Product Engineering Title: Part-Time Student-Sensing Engineer-Champaign IL – 84480 Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position 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. This position will be located at the Research Park on the University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus in Champaign, Illinois. It is open to students from all schools and not limited to those enrolled only at UIUC.   Your Responsibilities As a Part-Time Student-Sensing Engineer at the John Deere Technology Innovation Center in the University of Illinois Research Park in Champaign, Illinois, you will develop next-generation solutions to feed, clothe, fuel, shelter, and connect the world. We are a multi-disciplinary Advanced Engineering team in our Emerging Technology group made up of a mix of full-time and part-time roles. We are focused on Advanced Sensing applications. We rapidly and iteratively design, build, and test ideas and technology that are usually new to Deere, and sometimes new to the world. Successful candidates in these roles will be focused on developing sensing systems to solve customer problems by detecting chemical, biological, and mechanical traits in our customers’ operating environments. What Skills You Need   You need to be working on your BS, MS, or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, physics, engineering physics, or a related field While most of our students are from the University of Illinois, other students are welcome to apply Graduation year of May 2023 or later Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above Ability to work 15-to-20 hours per week during the school year Ability to work 35-to-40 hours per week during the summer Ability to commute to the work location on a regular basis An understanding of the physical characteristics of different EMF ranges and how they can be exploited to “see” in complex, dynamic environments The ability to develop a quick prototype to test the viability of a sensing approach in a lab environment The ability to execute a test plan to get reliable, repeatable, well-documented results in a lab environment Hands-on experience with sensors like imaging, LIDAR, IR, RADAR, and other RF applications Comfort working in a diverse team The ability to communicate well in both written and verbal forms What Makes You Stand Out   The ability to execute a test plan to get reliable, repeatable, well-documented results in a field or customer environment Proficiency in AI/ML working with sensor data Proficiency in soldiering and other electrical bench work Expertise in Soil Science, Crop Science, or related fields The ability to develop a reliable, repeatable test plan based on requirements Ability to do basic scripting in a language like Python Understanding of the work our customers do, including agriculture, turf care, earthwork, road-building, or forestry Experience in antenna design Experience with UWB, VNA, BLE, and WiFi RF systems Experience in mitigating the impact of attenuation Experience in robotics, or other advanced automation What You’ll Get At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. Here, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box, and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. An Equal Opportunity Employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives, and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

About the job At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns, and megacities. We live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith’s shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard. Location: United States (US) – Illinois – Champaign Function: Product Engineering Title: Part-Time Student-Electrification-Champaign IL – 77574 This position is located at the JDTIC Research Park on the campus of the University Of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 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. Your Responsibilities As a Part-Time Student-Electrification for John Deere’s Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG), you will have an opportunity to learn about and get hands-on experience with rugged electric drives and hybrid electric applications. Data analysis of component and system tests, along with writing the associated test reports will also be required. Assist with the Design and Analysis of electrification-based systems on vehicles Review, modify, or build basic system models Review component and system test data and write reports Ability to author technical documentation such as software releases, new hardware features, test reports, and others What Skills You Need    Excellent communication skills Understanding of vehicle electrification systems Familiar with eMachines, Inverters, DC-DC Converters and other power electronics Basic modeling skills and ability to use MatLab Basic data processing skills using MatLab, Excel, PowerBI or other What Makes You Stand Out   Experience and/or class work with hybrid vehicle design Experience with high voltage inverters, eMachines, cables, and other related components Experience with student vehicle teams such as Formula SAE, Formula Electric, or similar Hands-on experience in laboratory settings Advanced ability to process complicated data sets Education Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: Must be able to present relevant experience or completed classwork related to electrification, hybrid systems, or related components and systems Junior status or higher; graduate studies also welcome What You’ll Get At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. Here, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box, and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. Click here to find out more about our Total Rewards Package. The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. An Equal Opportunity Employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives, and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

About the job At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns, and megacities. We live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith’s shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard. Location: United States (US) – Illinois – Champaign Function: Product Engineering Title: Part-Time Student-Soil Scientist-Champaign IL – 79261 Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position 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. This position will be located at the John Deere Technology Innovation Center (JDTIC) in the Research Park on the University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus in Champaign, Illinois. Your Responsibilities As a Part-time Student Soil Scientist for John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG) located in the Research Park at Champaign, Illinois, you will: Develop and perform tests to evaluate the performance of technologies in measuring the physical, chemical, and biological traits of soil in lab and field settings Collect and analyze data related to those tests Perform lab work to measure soil attributes and calibrate technologies What Skills You Need Ideally, you will be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate student in soil science, chemistry, environmental science, or related fields Must be registered as a full-time student at a local accredited university Graduation date of December 2022 or later Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis Available to work 15-to-20 hours per week during the academic year Available to work 35-to-40 hours during the summer semester Experience performing soils test in a lab environment Basic programming experience in Python or similar language Experience analyzing soils data What Makes You Stand Out Experience measuring the electrochemical properties of soil Experience modeling soil and soil water movement Farming experience What You’ll Get At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. Here, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box, and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. An Equal Opportunity Employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives, and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

About the job At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns, and megacities. We live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith’s shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard. Location: United States (US) – Illinois – Champaign Function: Data Science & Analytics Title: Part-Time Student-Data Scientist-Champaign IL – 84881 Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position 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. This position will be located at the Research Park on the University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus in Champaign, Illinois. It is open to students from all schools and not limited to those enrolled only at UIUC. Your Responsibilities As a Part-Time Student-Data Scientist at the John Deere Technology Innovation Center in the University of Illinois Research Park in Champaign, Illinois, you will develop next-generation solutions to feed, clothe, fuel, shelter, and connect the world. We are a multi-disciplinary Advanced Engineering team in our Emerging Technology group made up of a mix of full-time and part-time roles. We are focused on Advanced Sensing applications. We rapidly and iteratively design, build, and test ideas and technology that are usually new to Deere, and sometimes new to the world. Successful candidates in these roles will be focused primarily on developing solutions for processing IoT data in harsh operating environments to generate real-time insights and actions. What Skills You Need You need to be working on your BS, MS, or Ph.D. in computer science, data science, information science, informatics, or other analysis-intensive fields. Ph.D. or MS students working on a data-intensive thesis or dissertation from other majors may also be suitable for the role While most of our students are from the University of Illinois, other students are welcome to apply Graduation date of 2023 or later Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above Ability to work 15-to-20 hours per week during the school year Ability to work 35-to-40 hours per week during the summer Ability to commute to the work location on a regular basis Expertise in R, Python or both The ability to prepare, model, evaluate and deploy data science models in a fast-paced development (non-production) environment The ability to work with diverse, messy, noisy data sources collected in the range of formats and standardize them Comfort working in a diverse team The ability to develop quick, clean, concise, effective visualizations from the data you are working with to help the team iteratively design a solution The ability to communicate well in both written and verbal forms What Makes You Stand Out Experience with software configuration management Experience with MQTT and/or JSON messaging Experience in SQL Experience in Text-mining or Natural Language Processing Experience with time-series data Expertise in advanced data science concepts like Reinforcement Learning or Generative Adversarial Networks The ability to move quickly from an idea to code that can be iteratively improved Experience in Soil Science, Crop Science, or related fields Ability to do advanced, dynamic visualizations Understanding of the work our customers do, including agriculture, turf care, earthwork, road-building, or forestry Experience with sensors and/or sensor data Experience in robotics, or other advanced automation What You’ll Get At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. Here, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box, and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. An Equal Opportunity Employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives, and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

About the job Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill’s global team of 155,000 employees who use new technologies, dynamic insights, and over 155 years of experience to connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive. YOU MUST CURRENTLY BE ENROLLED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, URBANA-CHAMPAIGN (UIUC) FOR THIS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH CARGILL AT THE UIUC RESEARCH PARK In partnership with the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Research Park, you will be given the opportunity as an intern to work with Digital Foundry at Cargill through our local office, The Cargill Innovation Lab at UIUC, to gain hands-on experience in real business situations and explore Cargill’s businesses and functions during the work term. Be an integral part of a close-knit Cargill Innovation Lab at UIUC intern team. Guided by two on-site, seasoned industry professionals, the team is comprised of 20+ interns each semester ranging in roles from marketing, software engineering, UX UI design, and data science. Interns work individually or on small teams to fulfill prototype projects or provide digital services to Cargill leaders. As a group, you’ll have ample opportunities for professional development, 1:1 coaching, networking, and fun. As a UX UI Design intern, work collaboratively within a digital prototype team where software engineering, analytical skills, product design, UX / UI design, research, leadership, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation are keys to success. As an organization, Cargill’s mission is to lead in nourishing the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Digital Foundry at Cargill strives to help prepare Cargill for a digital future. The vision of this future includes a thriving digital culture, continuous launching of new digital business initiatives, and that Cargill will be a digital thought leader in the food and agriculture industries. Why intern with us? Professional Experience – Gain professional experience as a UX UI Designer working in a cross-functional team. Learn best practices from industry professionals. Understand what it is like to work within an agile software product team. Build Prototypes – Work on fast-paced, prototype projects. Ship a functioning prototype over the course of weeks. Collaborate with clients to test prototypes and gain real-world insights. Cross-Functional – Gain exposure speaking with and presenting to a variety of stakeholders across the business, engineering, design, and product functions. Work in tandem with a full-stack software engineer to understand how to assess the feasibility of and implement proposed designs. Throughout the process, advocate for the voice of the end-user in team planning meetings. Startup Culture – Wonder what it would be like to work within a product team at a software company? Or getting a software MVP off the ground at a startup? Your project for the semester will include building a prototype from scratch or exploring future features of an existing digital product. You’re paired with other software engineers and UX UI designers to go from research, requirements gathering, planning, design, architecture, dev, and quality assurance to testing with real users over the course of a semester. Use Cases That Matter – Work on real innovation initiatives that serve a variety of clients at Cargill ranging from animal nutrition, agricultural supply chain, protein, food ingredients, logistics, supply chain, and trading. Apply your talents to digital initiatives that transform global food systems. Job Location The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, IL Required Qualifications Must be currently enrolled as a student at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign graduating between Winter 2022 and Summer 2025 Must have the right to work in the US that is not based solely on the possession of a student visa or visa sponsored by a third-party employer Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in UX Design, Industrial Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Product Design, Design, Graphic Design, or other related disciplines, OR commensurate experience with design in lieu of pursuing a related major/minor Experience with creating user flows, wireframes, mock-ups, prototypes, and conducting usability testing using tools provided Experience with Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Axure, Balsamiq, Adobe Creative Suite, OR comparable software Able to complete at minimum a semester-long internship during the fall 2022 semester (September – December 2022) working part-time (15-20 hours/week) Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance Willing to take ownership of the project and work Must be able to complete essential functions of this job as outlined in the job description with reasonable accommodations Preferred Qualifications  Pursuing a cross-disciplined degree in either Computer Science, Information Science, Business, Food Science, or Agriculture Business Overall 3.0 GPA preferred Commercial product software UX UI design experience; web design experience, mobile design experience; experience working within an agile software team Strong prioritization and problem-solving skills; collaboration skills; verbal and written communication skills; and information research and gathering skills Knowledge of design best practices across material design, iOS design, web design, and responsive design Interested in returning to the Lab across additional semesters Cargill highly encourages vaccinations but does not mandate at this time. Upon hire, you will be asked to provide your vaccination status, and if unvaccinated or if you choose Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status

About the job Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill’s global team of 160,000 employees who use new technologies, dynamic insights, and over 154 years of experience to connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive. Internship Summary YOU MUST CURRENTLY BE ENROLLED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, URBANA-CHAMPAIGN (UIUC) FOR THIS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH CARGILL AT THE UIUC RESEARCH PARK Want to work at the forefront of artificial intelligence and agriculture? In partnership with Cargill, at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign (UIUC) research park, you will be given the opportunity as a graduate-level intern to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to a real-life environment and then multiply by tenfold. Cargill has a significant presence across agricultural supply chains globally and has 1500 manufacturing assets across the world. With that footprint comes massive amounts of data. AI in Smart Manufacturing unleashes the power of automation, data, and analytics to improve manufacturing. Companies are increasingly building digital twins using the wealth of IoT sensor data collected across the plant to increase the OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) of the plants leading to higher yields, improved efficiency, and increased quality at a minimal cost. As a Smart Manufacturing Intern, from day one, you will be an integral part of the team working with the engineering and data science teams and will tackle real challenges, cultivate your curiosity, have client exposure, enjoy both personal and team accomplishments and have your initiative acknowledged along the way. You will collaborate and build relationships with colleagues and clients who represent diverse work, culture, and resolution styles. We look for people who want to grow, support, think and produce. This is a part-time Internship for students at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign to take place in the Fall 2022 Semester. Key Accountabilities This position is part of the Engineering and Data Sciences team. Your project will connect you back to the business where you will interact with a multidisciplinary team of plant managers, process control engineers, etc. You will bring strong technical skills to our data science capabilities. You will explore, connect, and mine data; plus develop models using algorithms for pattern detection. In this position, you will be part of the AI in Smart Manufacturing where you will be working to solve reliability, energy performance, safety, predictive maintenance, forecasting, and optimization problems. 70% – Develop and code/build models for unit process operations by applying mass and energy balances, reaction kinetics, and process control algorithms to different types of process operations 20% – Work in a cross-disciplinary project team of software engineers, database specialists, data scientists, and business subject-matter experts to develop a project plan and deliverables, plus communicate technical solutions to a non-technical audience. 10% – Design strategies and propose algorithms to analyze and leverage data from a variety of sources. Job Location: This position is located at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, IL. Required Qualifications Must be currently enrolled in a master’s or Ph.D. program at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, or related fields with a graduation date of December 2022 or later. Able to complete a semester-long, part-time internship in the Fall of 2022 (September to December 2022). Experience in developing and testing process models from first principles machine learning or statistical projects. Strong background in time series and streaming data analysis, industrial engineering, and statistical process monitoring and control. In-depth knowledge of various other modeling algorithms, e.g., regression, tree-based models, neural networks, ensembles, etc. Proficiency in Python (e.g., pandas, scikit-learn, bokeh, matplotlib, NumPy) Preferred Qualifications GPA of 3.0 or above Right to work in the United States without sponsorship Experience working in a cloud environment e.g., Amazon Web Services Experience with Big Data development in Hadoop and Spark frameworks Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.