Student Employment & Internships

Smart Manufacturing Intern (Fall 2022) – Cargill

About Cargill 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.   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 Masters or PhD 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.

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Nutrition Supply Chain Intern – Abbott

Who We Are:  At Abbott, we’re committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 130 years, we’ve brought new products and technologies to the world — in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals — that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 113,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 160 countries we serve.   Position Summary: We are seeking a University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) student to assist in the further development of a data capture, analysis and metric development for the ingredient qualification project portfolio. The data and visualization will enable improved reporting and help drive business decisions.   The Student Will Be Responsible For: Reviewing and understanding current ingredient qualification process Understanding and supporting data collection and storage solutions of ingredient qualification data Developing solutions, new visualizations and/or enhancements in support of data analysis and metrics dashboards Training end users on enhancements and new developments delivered   What We Offer To Our Student Employees: Part-time employment with Abbott at the University of Illinois Research Park during academic year Minimum of 8-10 hours work per week and maximum of 19 hours per week Competitive hourly wage commensurate with year in school Flexible work schedule Monday to Saturday with 24/7 keycard office access Assigned workstation in a modern style office space Valuable experience in the global healthcare industry   Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled as a student at the University of Illinois Field of study in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Economics Experience with Power BI, databases, Excel and data analysis/automation using software Attention to detail, effective communicator, and excellent verbal/written English language skills Self-motivated problem solver that can lead a project from beginning to end   Start Date/Duration: Summer Semester; June-August 2022   Application Deadline: May 12, 2022 Interested in Applying? Candidates should complete an online application through Workday at www.abbott.com/careers.html under “Search Jobs” use the keywords “Abbott Research Park – Part-Time Student Researcher”.  Additionally, candidates should upload their resume to the posting Handshake and ensure their Handshake profile is up to date, as these are the main components of the application.

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Part-Time Student Soil Scientist – John Deere

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. 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 in 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. 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 disability.

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AGCO Intern, Thingworx IoT

To build quality products that farmers can rely on, requires validation of designs and systems. This project will help us design the new AGCO Validation Tool (AVT) to be faster, easier, and built on top of AGCO common technology. We are looking for creative people who can help us design processes/functions utilizing PTC Thingworx IOT and PTC Windchill technologies to replace aged technology. What You Will Do Identify requirements from an existing system by decomposing existing documentation and interviews with existing system experts Design processes and build prototypes to enable these requirements Document solutions into solution maps (System A to System B), process guides, and updated requirements for review with business owners What You Will Bring Must be a full-time enrolled student in a computer science or related major 1-2 years of coding experience, JAVA preferred Knowledge of low code IOT Tools (Thingworx preferred) or background in coding A Plus If You Have Experience using PTC Thingworx IOT Platform Experience using PTC Windchill PLM Ability to deconstruct requirements/stories into a processes/designs Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities Additional Details: This is a paid, full-time internship for Summer 2022 at the AGCO Acceleration Center in the University of Illinois’ Research Park. Students are required to work 40 hours a week. This internship will continue as a paid, part-time internship for the Fall 2022 semester. Students are required to work 15-20 hours a week. What We Offer GLOBAL DIVERSITY – Diversity means many things to us, different brands, cultures, nationalities, genders, generations – even variety in our roles. You make us unique! ENTERPRISING SPIRIT- Every role adds value. We’re committed to helping you develop and grow to realize your potential. POSITIVE IMPACT – Make it personal and help us feed the world. INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES – You can combine your love for technology with manufacturing excellence – and work alongside teams of people around the world who share your enthusiasm. MAKE THE MOST OF YOU – Benefits include: health care and wellness plans, flexible and virtual work options (where available), 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays and paid time off, flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, company philanthropic programs, company perks programs, and much more… Please note that this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, responsibilities or benefits and may change at any time with or without notice. AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing Apply online: Intern, Thingworx IoT (agcocorp.com)

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Enterprise Research Intern (Fall 2022) – State Farm

Overview We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team! As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture. We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more! Visit our Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations and the process of joining the State Farm team! Intern – Research & Development Center @ University of Illinois (Fall 2022) The Fall 2022 Internship program at the State Farm Research and Development Center (RDC) provides an opportunity for paid research work with a top Fortune 500 Company. The RDC offers students a unique internship at its University of Illinois Research Park location, working on projects that have direct application to State Farm’s research work. Some of the work will include: Research Company, Consumer and Industry trends Prepare written reports and PowerPoint presentations Research technology and innovation as it relates to State Farm Business Opportunities Department specific research initiatives such as: HR, Marketing, Digital, Public Affairs and Administrative Services Work with Corporate Project Leads Present information to State Farm management What You Can Expect: Internship duration and work hours: Our Fall Internship Semester will run from August 22, 2022 – December 9, 2022 Interns work 10-15 hours a week Convenient on-campus location with easy access to Campus Shuttles Address: State Farm Research Center at the University of Illinois Research Park, 2001 South First St. (Suite 102), Champaign, IL 61820 Hybrid work environment What’s In It For You: Competitive pay and a relaxed dress code Direct experience you can leverage for you future career An opportunity to learn and network with industry-leading influencers A Learning Environment: Mentoring and Development to help you succeed We love to give back! Being involved in volunteer opportunities to give back to the community A culture that embraces Diversity and Inclusion – it is simply the right thing to do! Qualifications We Are Looking For The Following: Current College Student at University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign Graduate student: Solid research experience Experience running studies with participants and/or survey creation Critical thinking skills and ability to work independently with support Technical/functional expertise (or ability to learn it), collaboration, curiosity, results driven attitude Previous work experience where project work and/or research was conducted Research and Data Analytics General research analyst (junior or higher preferred): Critical thinking, technical/functional expertise (or ability to learn it), collaboration, curiosity, results driven attitude Solid research experience Previous work experience where project work and/or research was conducted Project description: The intern will be assisting with macro trend research, complete tasks that have been backlogged and other adhoc requests that become priority

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Research Park Part-Time Student Researcher – Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. You are submitting for general consideration only. Your qualifications will be reviewed and if you fit the current need, you will be contacted by a Talent Acquisition Professional. Opportunities are part-time occurring primarily during the school year, but can include the Summer semester as well. They could exist within any of our divisions and require any number of backgrounds. Candidates will be sourced from this posting first. MUST BE A UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, URBANA-CHAMPAIGN STUDENT

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DevOps Engineer Summer Intern – Yahoo

Contact: resume-champaign-data@yahooinc.com Job Title: DevOps Engineer Summer Intern Job Posting: Our Mission Yahoo, is a values-led company committed to building brands people love. We reach over one billion people around the world with a dynamic house of 50+ media and technology brands. Yahoo’s Media organization is shaping the future of media. Our Mission o Build brands consumers love o Build platforms customers love o Build a company talent loves In this Summer Intern position, you will work on using software to build tools to automate/improve our systems as part of the Production Engineering team. You will gather valuable skills and experiences. Our team structure encourages trust, learning from one another, having fun, and attracting people who are passionate about what they do. Internship will include: o Learn multiple Big Data technologies used in production pipelines o Automation Engineering: Improve and promote operational scalability and standardization o You Must be in last 2 years of Computer Science or related major o Knowledge of software engineering: processes, tools (e.g.: programming proficiency in a language (Python preferred), methods o Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts o Knowledge of SQL and relational databases o Solid written and verbal communication skills o Excellent problem solving, multi-tasking skills o Excellent team working capability o Experience using UNIX/Linux systems a plus o Experience with development in Python and/or React a plus o Knowledge of AWS, GoogleCloud a plus

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AGCO Intern, Business Administration

AGCO is looking for a summer intern for a primary focus to create a Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) integration playbook. In addition, this role will be tasked with preparing research on Corporate Venture Capital approach for AGCO. This role will is fulfill a critical company needs as AGCO will continue to acquire companies to expand its capabilities to grow its business to support its vision to become the ‘trusted partner for industry-leading, smart farming solutions’ globally. AGCO is uniquely positioned to deliver this vision through its global scope and industry-leading technology solutions. The agricultural industry continues to experience a significant transformation through the adoption of technology to help farmers increase their efficiency and output to feed a growing global population. The candidate must be a self-starter, require limited work direction and work well independently. What You Will Do: Bring together information across all areas of AGCO related to past M&A efforts, lessons learned and due diligence checklists as the basis to formulate an M&A integration playbook Work with functional leaders to understand and define needs Leverage past lessons learned into recommendations for future acquisition integrations Research best practices Provide reports and status updates to the Steering Committee and Senior leaders Organize meetings, agendas and ensure execution as well as follow ups Conduct internal and external research to create a Corporate Venture Capital approach for AGCO Ad hoc requests What You Will Bring: Past experience in working on M&A transactions Experience in project planning and project management Minimum 3 years of work experience Strong Microsoft office skills especially PowerPoint and Excel A Plus If You Have: M&A experience with valuations and related value creation opportunities Strong collaboration and facilitating skills Additional Details: This is a paid, full-time internship for Summer 2022 at the AGCO Acceleration Center in the University of Illinois’ Research Park in Champaign, IL. Students are required to work 40 hours a week. With successful performance reviews, this internship has strong potential to continue through the academic school year as a part-time internship at 15-20 hours a week. What We Offer GLOBAL DIVERSITY – Diversity means many things to us, different brands, cultures, nationalities, genders, generations – even variety in our roles. You make us unique! ENTERPRISING SPIRIT- Every role adds value. We’re committed to helping you develop and grow to realize your potential. POSITIVE IMPACT – Make it personal and help us feed the world. INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES – You can combine your love for technology with manufacturing excellence – and work alongside teams of people around the world who share your enthusiasm. MAKE THE MOST OF YOU – Benefits include: health care and wellness plans, flexible and virtual work options (where available), 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays and paid time off, flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, company philanthropic programs, company perks programs, and much more… Please note that this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, responsibilities or benefits and may change at any time with or without notice. AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Please apply online through AGCO Careers: Intern, Business Administration (agcocorp.com)

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Business Development Intern – Yummy Future

Yummy Future is a food robotics startup backed by Y-Combinator. We design and build robotic coffee shops. As a new business, we are looking for highly energetic and innovative people with a go-getter attitude. This is an opportunity to work with a fast-growing start-up that is quickly expanding! We are looking for a business development intern to join our team! You will be working closely with the team to help manage day-to-day tasks including business calls, emails, and meetings. You will also help the company look to expand to new markets and improve the current business plan. Responsibilities: •Professional emails •Written communication •Sales and customer service assistant •Making business phone calls •Financial accounting and strategy planning Preferred Qualifications: •Driving skill & valid driver license •Strong communication and organization skills •Basic accounting skills •Available to work at least 15-20 hrs per week We offer: •CPT & OPT •Experience working with a top-notch startup team Apply on Handshake or send your resume to: Garrett@yummy-future.com

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Business Operations Intern – Yummy Future

Yummy Future is a food robotics startup backed by Y-Combinator and UIUC Research Park. We design and build robotic coffee shops. As a new business, we are looking for highly energetic and innovative people with a go-getter attitude. This is an opportunity to work with a fast growing start-up that is quickly expanding! We are looking an operations intern to join our team! You will be talking to and educating customers on how to use the robot ordering system and maintain/restock the inventory for the robotic coffee kiosk. Responsibilities: •Educate customers about ordering and rewards system •Maintain inventory and kiosk •Manage storefront and help customers as needed •Provide customers with interactive robotic experience •Gather customer feedback on drinks menu and robotic experience Preferred Qualifications: •Excellent communication skills •Ability to work independently and with teams •Friendly •Drive to learn •Highly collaborative •Storefront experience We offer: •CPT & OPT •Experience working with a top-notch startup team Apply on Handshake or send your resume to: garrett@yummy-future.com

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