Student Employment & Internships

SUMMARY Are you looking to get a critical jump start on a career in Business? The Synchrony Emerging Technology Center located at UIUC’s Research Park focuses on advancing our internal capabilities in artificial intelligence, data science, and other emerging technology domains to create long-term value for our customers. The interns in the program will work closely with our Innovation Station and SMEs to deliver projects for our business stakeholders. Projects can range across multiple disciplines such as basic market and technology research, big data analytics, proof-of-concept creation, data visualization, and software development. When you’re here, you’re part of the team and we’ll expect you to help us raise the bar. BUSINESS ETC INTERNSHIP: In the Business ETC Internship at Synchrony, you’ll work closely with our teams to identify and implement breakthrough changes. Work on specialized projects to help Synchrony further our capabilities in Technology, Data, Enterprise Operations, and more. Work within Agile teams to perform discovery, prioritize work, and identify opportunities to make large-scale changes. Provide project support, road-mapping, reporting, and training and development. Provide a flexible, can-do mindset that will adjust to new projects quickly and help execute key initiatives within the organization. The internship will be spent working side by side with Synchrony teams where you will apply your knowledge to complete challenging projects. Exposure to these real-life projects will accelerate your career and develop your skills in a cutting-edge global environment. DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS: Passion and aptitude for technology Strong technical and analytical skills, coupled with sharp business acumen Ability to work in teams effectively Strong oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills Attention to detail and strong analytical and problem solving skills; strong organizational skills Ability to meet deadlines Passion for excellence with high integrity, and commitment to quality BASIC QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Must be registered as a full-time student at the University of Illinois Excellent academic record – Minimum overall 3.0 GPA or higher Must be willing to commit to 40 hours per week during the summer Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS: You must be 18 years or older Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply, send a resume and cover letter to etc@syf.com  REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION NOTICE: Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627. Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time.

Overview: Epivara is looking for an intern to support the development of our commercialization plan for several products. This role is ideal for a student in the MBA program or upper-level student in the business program looking to apply their knowledge and gain industry experience. This is a part-time position ranging from 5-15 hours per week with a flexible schedule. The applicant must be able to start immedicably and work through the Spring Semester.   About Epivara:  Epivara Inc. was established in 2016 by Dr. Jay Ko, Founder/CEO. Dr. Ko is a full Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). His research focuses on infertility and reproductive issues both in males and females and has been continuously funded by NIH and the USDA. Epivara is creating an alternative to surgical sterilization of animals that requires only a single injection. This technology is applicable across species and is actively being developed by Epivara to permanently sterilize companion animals (dogs and cats) and to inhibit boar taint in livestock used for meat production (swine and goats). See our website for more information (https://www.epivara.com/)   Qualifications:  Applicants must be currently enrolled in the Gies College of Business as a Junior or Senior Undergraduate or in the MBA program at the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign. We are not able to support international students at this time.   How to Apply: To apply, send your current resume to Suzanne Broussard, suzanne@epivara.com

Job Description: Capital One is a diversified bank that offers a broad array of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses and commercial clients. A Fortune 500 company, Capital One has one of the most widely recognized brands in America and is one of the nation’s top 10 largest banks based on deposits.The Capital One Tech Incubator is located in the Research Park at UIUC and focuses on research and experimentation in computer science. A variety of software development groups within Capital One provide students with opportunities to contribute to innovative projects. Projects may involve development for web, tools, large scale data analytics, ML/AI/NLP, SQL/NoSQL databases, open source, cyber security, automation or mobile apps.Capital One is seeking applicants for the Summer 2022. Interns will work remotely throughout the entire internship.This is a paid internship.The ideal candidate would have: Ability to work 40 hours/week during the Summer (approximately 10 weeks beginning in June) Completed introductory software development course work or equivalent experience Basic Qualifications: Current undergraduate student of University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign Bachelor’s degree obtained between December 2023 and August 2025 Preferred Qualifications: Currently earning a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field of study Experience with Python, Java, Javascript, or C/C++ Experience with relational databases Experience with large scale data analytics Experience with AWS Experience with machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. How to Apply: Application Deadline: April 6th ,2022 Click Here to Apply   Who We Are:At Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

Overview Riverbed enables organizations to maximize performance and visibility for networks and applications, so they can overcome complexity and fully capitalize on their digital and cloud investments. The Riverbed Network and Application Performance Platform enables organizations to visualize, optimize, remediate and accelerate the performance of any network for any application. The platform addresses performance and visibility holistically with best-in-class WAN optimization, network performance management (NPM), application acceleration (including Office 365, SaaS, client and cloud acceleration), and enterprise-grade SD-WAN. Riverbed’s 30,000+ customers include 99% of the Fortune 100. About this Position Title: Software Engineer – Network Analytics (Internship – Co-op) Start Date: Immediate start, lasting atleast to the end of 2021. Riverbed is looking for two Software Engineer Interns to apply statistical and machine learning techniques under some challenging circumstances: we have terabytes to petabytes of data for each customer to analyze for correlation, mutual information, anomalies, and feature extraction – way too much to bring together into a data lake, and really too much to take more than a single pass through.   To make full use of the benefits of fog or edge computing, we need help performing some already-complicated tasks on a streaming and distributed basis. The challenge we need help with: Find dependencies and mutual information among time series metrics without directly comparing them Identify market basket-style affinities on a streaming basis Deduplicate transactions for anomaly detection without sending them to a central analysis location Develop techniques to aid human analysts’ understanding of a stream of anomalies by finding commonalities and hidden dependencies What we’re looking for in a candidate: Minimum MS Degree (PhD candidate highly desired) Proficiency with Python and Python tools (pandas, numpy, sklearn) Very familiar with Jupyter Notebook or Azure ML Studio Additional skills that will help you succeed: Experience with Networking & Network troubleshooting Experience with Tensorflow Knowledge of edge computing and/or Azure cloud Good documentation and presentation skills (to communicate your ideas to the broader engineering team) Why Join Riverbed Riverbed offers a rewarding experience of working with the best minds in the industry, delivering exceptional network performance and visibility for any application. We are proud of our great culture that continuously fosters innovation, collaboration, and diverse work environments. We remain committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the most diverse group of talent to better serve our customers.   Riverbed is an equal employment opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or child birth (including breast feeding), sexual orientation, genetics, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other basis protected by and in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. As a government contractor, Riverbed is required to ensure that all of its U.S. employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 unless a legal exemption applies.  As a result, all Riverbed job offers are expressly conditioned on an individual being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 on or prior to their start date and providing proof of such vaccination unless the individual is legally exempt.   We want people of all backgrounds to see themselves represented and included in our work, so we actively seek to diversify our team and bring more voices to the table. 

If you are motivated to succeed and can see yourself in this role, please complete our application. We will follow up with you on the next steps in the interview process. Our associates are a strategic advantage for us who are making a difference at Littelfuse. Join our team and make a difference every day! Application Engineering Intern – Industrial Fuses The Application Engineering Intern – Industrial Fuses will assist on various Technical Service aspects for Industrial fuses.  Performing studies and research on fuse application, performance, and applicable standards and then reporting out on findings will be a primary function of the internship. About the Job: Perform fuse application and fuse performance market research Setup and perform evaluations on a variety of circuit protection devices. Provide accurate observations of the testing process and the response of the sample device.  Report any unique phenomena to engineers. Compose data and research findings reports for the engineers. About You: Junior/Senior level enrolled in an engineering program.  Electrical (Power) engineering students are preferred, but Mechanical or similar is acceptable. Critical thinking will be required to identify and troubleshoot problems as they arise Hands on experience in a testing lab preferred. Good communication & presentation skills required. High attention to detail Strong organizational skills Ability to work independently and follow work instructions. Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise. Our Core Values – Customer Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork and Results Driven – supports us on our mission to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance of our customers’ products and systems. We are an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference – everywhere, every day. We offer a competitive salary package and a variety of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and Retirement benefits as well as development opportunities like internal Lean Six Sigma Certification.  

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! Responsibilities The State Farm Research and Development Center is a place where interns complete innovative, meaningful research in a collaborative environment focused on developing technical and business skills – a perfect complement to the classroom. Interns provide analysis and solutions through: Assessment of risk and financial needs for insurance products Development of innovative methods and applications to enhance insurance product pricing Data mining and predictive modeling such as regression, forecasting, and machine learning Research on emerging industry trends and hot topics The internship program provides opportunities for year-round positions for all student levels, freshman – graduate students. We offer development through extensive training programs, leadership, as well as competitive compensation/benefits. As an intern in Enterprise Technology, you work on a product team that works collaboratively, using Agile methodology. Interns challenge each other while completing a variety of projects and solving real world business problems. Interns can expect to complete technical IT work that contributes to State Farm through the development of emerging technologies that enhance our customers’ experience. Location: Convenient on-campus location with easy access to Campus Shuttles: State Farm Research and Development Center at the University of Illinois Research Park 2001 South First St. (Suite 102), Champaign, IL 61820 Program Dates: August 22, 2022 – December 9, 2022 Hours: 10-15 hours weekly Monday- Friday, weekends not required Qualifications Applicants must be currently enrolled and have a semester remaining upon the completion of the internship at the University of Illinois- Urbana Champaign, University of Illinois Springfield, or the University of Illinois Chicago. Competitive candidates will possess some of the following skills: Java, Python, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics/Data Science, Database Management/Big Data (Hadoop), Computer Vision and Virtual Reality, Android/iOS and User Experience, AWS, Cloud Computing Next Steps: Competitive candidates may be invited to participate in pre-employment testing and/or the interview process. This is where the excitement begins!

About the Position We are looking for passionate students from across campus energized by the idea of working in a fast paced, dynamic environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. At Ameren’s Innovation Center, the Innovation Intern position supports challenging projects and conducts research in areas of advanced technology that contributes toward the Company’s strategic investment in forward-thinking initiatives. Interns gain valuable work experience in various aspects of technology research & development within a large Fortune 500 energy company. The Innovation Center is comprised of groups of interdisciplinary (technical & non-technical) students working on projects in the areas of data analytics, application development, and emerging technology research. As an Innovation Intern, you will have the opportunity to support planning, execution, and completion of various initiatives. Candidates have the potential to be placed in an internship position supporting one of the following: Data focused intern: You will use your analytical thinking to help solve real & exciting business problems by: Wrangling, “munging”,  and processing data from raw to read-to-use Applying machine learning models and algorithms to real business problems Using and improving your data science & analytics tool box (i.e, Python, R, Power BI, SQL, Excel, etc) Acting as a data consultant to provide solutions to our business Telling stories and delivering results via reports and presentations Being able to thrive in a collaborative environment where you will learn from, teach, and mentor other team members on the above referenced items App Dev focused intern: Provide support developing applications using languages including but not limited to: Python, JavaScript, SQL, Java, C#, HTML, CSS, Angular, and have knowledge using SQL, PowerShell/Bash and more Contribute to projects that may include web, mobile, cyber, IoT, AR/VR, and automation Leverage UX/UI techniques to develop and design great experiences for the end users Support team as a contributor in an Agile team App Dev: Infrastructure Automation focused intern Provide support to our Digital Technology & Operations Infrastructure Automation team, supporting and creating solutions such as: Automating scripts for infrastructure processes Creating dashboards and alerts for event monitoring Building algorithms to predict failures Innovation Operations focused intern: The Innovation Operations team (iOPS) supports both the App Dev and Data teams through: Project management UI/UX Operations support Communications/Marketing Champion storytelling by translating technical work to the business by creating and delivering reports and presentations of project work and results Establish metrics and monitoring controls for projects/initiatives Assist in the research and development of innovation explorations Explore solutions and business cases for cutting edge and emerging technologies Assist software/hardware development and support by creating requirements, Provide technical assistance to developmental projects within Company segments Work with Innovation Center project teams to develop project status reports and summaries Employ continuous improvement methods to modify and streamline the process of innovation explorations Mentor team members and provide guidance on the above-referenced items The Innovation Intern works part-time or full-time in an office environment at the Research Park of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) campus, but may also need to work off-site dependent upon project needs. Terms will approximately coincide with Spring, Summer and Fall Semesters. Qualifications Registered as a full-time student at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Will consider undergrads and graduate students in, STEM paths, business, agriculture, and many other related majors based on experience and background A cumulative GPA of 2.5 required and a 3.0 or above is preferred Previous Intern/Co-op experience is preferred In addition to the above qualifications, a successful candidate has: Ability to work effectively as part of a team Good communication skills Able to work in a collaborative and self-directed environment All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.

Company Overview Motorola Solutions is there for our customers when everything is on the line. In extreme moments — when a hurricane lands or when a fire breaks out. And in everyday moments — when a package arrives just in time for the holiday or when a child doesn’t miss the school bus home. We unify voice, data, video and analytics in one integrated ecosystem to enable individuals, businesses and communities to work together in more powerful ways. To help people make better decisions, act confidently and be their best in the moments that matter. Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions and connect with a career that matters. Department Overview This is a part-time internship position for Summer 2022 located at UIUC Research Park in Champaign, IL. Only UIUC students are eligible to apply. Job Description Positions are available for working on a wide range of products, applications, and services such as: Software development for Mission Critical Communication Systems Application development and security solutions for mobile devices on Android and iOS platforms Cyber security threat prevention associated with the deployment of on-premise infrastructure, mobile, and cloud based technology Customer facing application development Controller, gateway, and base station software development Motorola Solutions is looking for candidates with strong interests in: Cloud computing Microservices-based application development and container-based software deployment and orchestration. Data analytics, including data lake and machine learning technologies Cybersecurity and secure computing solutions, including best practices, development methodologies, protocols, and key management. Mission critical feature and application development Candidates are expected to work in a team environment utilizing the latest industry standard agile practices for planning, implementing, and delivering products and services. Desired Skills: Team software development using Agile practices Microservices-based software architecture and containerization Security concepts such as authentication, access control, authorization, cryptography, least privilege. Cloud-based or embedded-computing software development experience Strong communication and problem solving skills Basic Requirements Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree Vaccine Requirement Motorola Solutions has implemented a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy.  We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated.  Any employee who is not vaccinated must wear a mask at all times when at a Motorola Solutions site or otherwise meeting with other Motorola Solutions employees or customers. Employees who have submitted proof of vaccination must follow site-specific or local mask requirements. Additionally, certain local governments or Motorola Solutions’ customers may have vaccine requirements that apply to some of our employees. Travel Requirements None Relocation Provided None Position Type Intern Referral Payment Plan No Our U.S. Benefits include: Incentive Bonus Plans Medical, Dental, Vision benefits effective Day 1 401K with Company Match and Day 1 vesting 9 Paid Holidays Generous Paid Time Off Packages Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Parental & Family Leave and more! EEO Statement Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or, any other protected characteristic.

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. Primary Location: United States (US) – Illinois  – Champaign Function: Product Engineering Title: Part-Time Student-Research Specialist-JDTIC Champaign IL – 71372 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. Your Responsibilities As a 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 It Takes Ideally, you will be enrolled in a master’s program in Library & Information Science, Business, Communication, Agricultural Sciences or related field or equivalent experience Must be registered as a full-time student at a local university Ideal graduation date of December 2021 or later Cumulative GPA 2.8 or above Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis 16-20 hours/week during the academic year 35-40 hours/week during the summer semester 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 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.   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 or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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. Primary Location: United States (US) – Illinois  – Champaign Function: Product Engineering Title: Part-Time Student-Mathematics/Algorithms-JDTIC Champaign IL – 71360   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.   Your Responsibilities Applies existing applications to routine problems Learns and applies company engineering policies and practices; learns company products Executes test or analysis plan for product verification and validation Evaluates possible design solutions to improve cost, quality and performance based on knowledge of engineering applications Compiles and furnishes necessary information to document the design solution required for building of prototypes and adoption of the design with possible involvement of other functional engineers, supply management and/or supplier personnel All work will be performed at JDTIC in Champaign’s Research Park.   What Skills You Need Ideally you will be pursuing a PhD in Mathematics; or graduate STEM related field Must be registered as a full-time student at a local accredited university Graduation date of December 2021 or later Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis 16-20 hours/week during the academic year 35-40 hours/week during the summer semester   What Makes You Stand Out Strong skills in applied mathematics and algorithms Proficient in statistical analysis Technical ability to develop software code in Python, Java or C/C++ Technical ability to manage software configurations in GitHub Ability to translate objectives and theory to practical design using mathematical tools Proficient experience utilizing various sensor hardware and software Proficient in Matlab, Simulink or Mathmatica   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.   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 or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.