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Technical Writer (IRAP Student Co-op Program) – AbbVie

Position Description:  AbbVie’s IT organization – Business Technology Solutions – is committed to delivering a Best-in-Class Employee experience as part of our five strategic imperatives.  As a Technical Writer, you’ll be helping contribute important support materials to our global Mac users. This role reports into BTS Innovation Architecture & Infrastructure group which is committed to offering robust core technology products, tools, and services that epitomize unwavering reliability, steadfast consistency, exceptional performance, fortified security, strict compliance, and seamless consumability. The Technical Writer will be supporting the OS Platform Engineering team with duties related to the mac environment transition from JAMP to Intune. With this migration, knowledge articles (e.g. how to guides and information) for AbbVie’s mac users will need to be updated or created to reflect the change in environment. Major responsibilities would include: Assessing existing knowledge articles for the mac environment Providing recommendations on what knowledge articles to retain, what to adjust, and what needs to be replaced. Drafting any recommended changes to existing articles or creating new articles to support the mac user community at AbbVie. Qualifications:  Undergraduate student in English, UI/UX, or other majors with technical writing experience Basic technical knowledge Experience writing for professional audiences; ideal candidate would have some exposure to writing on technical topics Strong communication skills and attention to detail Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to work independently and in a team environment Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously Creative problem solver with ability to understand larger picture without losing focus on details Willingness to engage in independent learning of a wide array of fields Organized and conscientious problem solver Self-starter who takes initiative in overcoming challenges and suggesting potential solutions Willingness to collaborate and actively engage in independent learning and open discussion Must be able to commit to a regular schedule during standard business hours (12-15 hours per week during the semester; 35-40 hours during the summer) Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0, or equivalent Authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring future visa sponsorship Must be registered as a full-time student UIUC students are expected to work 50% of their hours in person at our site in Research Park. Note: The position will be hired through a third-party hiring agency and will begin Spring 2024, with an option to continue through the following semesters, depending on performance and project funding.

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Bash Script Developer – AbbVie

Position Description:  AbbVie’s IT organization – Business Technology Solutions – is committed to delivering a Best-in-Class Employee experience as part of our five strategic imperatives.  As a BASH script developer, you’ll be helping directly contribute to technical updates for our global Mac users. This role reports into BTS Innovation Architecture & Infrastructure group which is committed to offering robust core technology products, tools, and services that epitomize unwavering reliability, steadfast consistency, exceptional performance, fortified security, strict compliance, and seamless consumability. The BASH Script Developer will support the OS Platform Engineering team by helping complete duties related to the mac environment transition from JAMP to Intune. With this migration, existing scripts will need to be reviewed and aligned with the new environment. Major responsibilities would include: Reviewing existing scripts to determine changes required for new Intune environment. Providing recommendations on what scripts to keep, adjust or archive. Create new scripts, as needed. Test new scripts. Qualifications:  Undergraduate student in Computer Science, or related field Personal knowledge and experience with bash scripting Self-motivated and able to take initiative Strong communication skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and in a team environment Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously Creative problem solver with ability to understand larger picture without losing focus on details Willingness to engage in independent learning of a wide array of fields Organized and conscientious problem solver Self-starter who takes initiative in overcoming challenges and suggesting potential solutions Willingness to collaborate and actively engage in independent learning and open discussion Must be able to commit to a regular schedule during standard business hours (12-15 hours per week during the semester; 35-40 hours during the summer) Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0, or equivalent Authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring future visa sponsorship Must be registered as a full-time student UIUC students are expected to work 50% of their hours in person at our site in Research Park. Note: The position will be hired through a third-party hiring agency and will begin Spring 2024, with an option to continue through the following semesters, depending on performance and project funding.

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Epivara

2023- 2024 Winter Internship – Epivara

Veterinary Medical Device Design Epivara, a research-oriented company located in the University of Illinois’ Research Park, specializes in creating injectable sterilants for companion and livestock animals. We are nearing the final stages of developing products aimed at female dogs and boars raised for meat production. Additionally, we are exploring products for larger livestock and broadening our technology to encompass both female and male animals. We are looking for a talented and motivated intern to join our team and work on developing a novel drug delivery device. This device is intended to safely and effectively deliver slow-release implants to various target species. The intern’s role will encompass diverse facets of device development, including design, manufacturing, testing, and refinement. This position also offers the chance to work alongside Epivara’s scientists, providing valuable insights into the process of drug development. Being part of the Research Park, the successful applicant will also have the opportunity to attend professional development seminars and network with other biotech startups. Qualifications and Requirements The ideal candidate for this internship should have: A background in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Experience or interest in drug delivery and animal biology. Proficiency in CAD software, such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Fusion 360. Familiarity with fabrication techniques, such as 3D printing, laser cutting, or photolithography. Ability to work independently and in a team, with good communication and problem-solving skills. Availability for at least 15 hours per week for 2 months. If you are interested in this internship, please send your resume and a cover letter to mailto:hello@epivara.com by December 20th, 2023. Please indicate your availability and preferred start date in your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Software/Electrical Engineering Intern/Co-op/Student – Kohler

BASIC FUNCTION The intern/co-op/student would act in a supporting role for research & design of computer science engineering functions including (not limited to) programming languages and software engineering. Primarily working with Ignition – an industrial tool used in manufacturing, employing SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) principles. It monitors, controls, and optimizes processes by collecting and analyzing data, aiding in production management and operational efficiency The individual will work in a multi-disciplined engineering team that includes software engineers, data scientists, and material scientists. Additionally, the role will be responsible for documentation of manufacturing processes, adhering to industry standards for hardware and software, ensuring clarity and traceability for future reference and improvement. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Design, develop, and implement SCADA systems to monitor and control industrial processes efficiently 2. Work collaboratively with assembly and automation engineers 3. Collaborate with standards and documentation committees to produce comprehensive documentation for all processes and procedures. 4. Explore and assess new tools encompassing databases, performance monitoring solutions, Docker, and .NET code within the IT environment to optimize system functionality and performance RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS Supervisory Relationships: 1. Reports to Manager – University of Illinois Research Park (UIRP) Organization Relationships: 1. Collaborates with Digital Transformation engineering team for project and process guidance 2. Works in close relationship to key business stakeholders (end customer internal to Kohler) for project requirements gathering, feedback, and updates 3. Contact with external companies (I.E. hardware/software developers) for quoting purposes EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Requires current enrollment and/or successful completion of study at an accredited school offering Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related degree(s) or course work related to Computer Science. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required. Preferred experience – Python, object-oriented programming, SQL, SCADA tools. Must be self-motivated and can function within a project team environment.

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Data Engineer Intern/Co-op/Student

BASIC FUNCTION The intern/co-op/student would support the development of predictive, prescriptive, or machine learning capabilities for Kohler’s digital manufacturing platforms. The individual will provide technical support related to the research and design of modern applications to improve industrial & manufacturing environments. Additionally, the individual will work in multi-disciplined engineering teams including mechanical, industrial, and computer science (software programming) engineering. Skills, Knowledges and Proficiencies / Responsibilities 1. Support the Integration of Kohler’s smart factory ecosystem with Kohler enterprise Azure platform to enable predictive & prescriptive analytics, as well as machine learning with operations. 2. Data Analytics – Python, SQL Server (relational databases). 3. Develop methods to seamlessly share data and connect to other manufacturing plants or parts of the business. 4. Ability and knowledge to design and build new technologies in web applications domain. 5. Working knowledge of IT infrastructure roles including architecture, servers, cyber security, databases, firewalls, networking, software installation, and end user computing. 6. Experience in data lake and data warehousing. 7. Experience in Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. Tech Stack Power BI Azure IOT Hub, Azure Stream Analytics Azure DataLake Azure Synapse Azure Data Bricks Azure Data factory Azure SQL Python Apache Spark RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS Supervisory Relationships: 1. Reports to Manager – University of Illinois Research Park (UIRP) Organization Relationships: 1. Collaborates with Digital Transformation engineering team for project and process guidance. 2. Works in close relationship to key business stakeholders (end customer internal to Kohler) for project requirements gathering, feedback, and updates. 3. Contact with external companies (I.E. hardware/software developers) for quoting purposes EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Requires current enrollment at an accredited school offering Computer Science/Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or related degree. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Python, SQL is required. Must be self-motivated and can function within a project team environment. Cloud experience preferred. Interested applications should submit a resume and cover letter.

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Process Engineer / Material Science Intern/Co-op/Student – Kohler

Opportunity Are you a student studying Materials, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and looking to gain knowledge and experience at a global consumer products company? Are you someone who thrives in an environment that allows you to use your creativity and expertise to architect solutions to challenging problems? Join our exciting Advanced Process team where your ideas, hard work ethic, and teamwork are appreciated and recognized – and where you get to see the results of our work in consumers’ everyday lives. As a Co-Op in the Advanced Process team, you will develop and enhance your process engineering skills within Kohler Co. Ideal candidates are those who thrive in hands-on environments and enjoy team collaboration. The timing for this position is starting January 2024 – May2024 at the Kohler Innovation Center @ University of Illinois Research Park, then transitioning to an in-person CoOp at Kohler, WI from June 2024 – December 2024. When you join the Kohler team, you make a commitment to set the standard for bold innovation and gracious living. We believe great products come from people who care, and our associates walk the talk. Our brand is strong because it’s backed with the highest quality products, services, and people. Specific Responsibilities Materials Innovation Contribute to materials innovation projects, exploring PVD, thin films, and new coating technologies Creative Problem-Solving: Apply engineering skills to creatively address challenges in materials development and coating techniques. Hands-On Application: Gain practical experience applying thin films and refining processes, including PVD and coatings. R&D Support: Support ongoing research and development initiatives, contributing to advancements in materials engineering EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Current enrollment in an ABET accredited Materials, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering discipline or related field, preferably Junior academic status or higher. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required. Additional skills sought include high attention to detail, hands-on approach, solid oral and written communication and personal interactions skills, and the ability to work on and complete multiple tasks in a timely fashion.

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AR (Augmented Reality)/Software Engineer Intern/Co-op/Student – Kohler

BASIC FUNCTION The intern/co-op/student will work on developing an Augmented Reality Interactive Modeling tool that overlays color mapping onto a physical object to indicate dimensional variance between the CAD master and physical model. This tool will enable real-time, precise alterations to the CAD files, and the goal is to improve accuracy, shorten development time, and lower the skill level required for these tasks while also expanding the use of Augmented/Mixed reality in other areas of product development. The intern would act in a supporting role for research & development of AR (augmented reality), mechanical, and computer engineering functions. Under the engineering manager’s direction, the individual will provide technical support in AR and software programming. The individual will work in a multi-disciplined engineering team that includes software engineers, data scientists, and material scientists. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AR (Augmented Reality) a. Develop an understanding of AR technologies. b. Program and troubleshoot AR applications. c. Evaluate AR technology and various hardware devices d. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective integration of AR technology into existing processes and systems. Computer Engineering a. Using programming languages and software design principles to develop custom experiences. b. Program and troubleshoot software applications. c. Support the integration of software programming into AR. d. Develop an understanding of AR software design principles and have the ability to effectively communicate and apply this knowledge. RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS Supervisory Relationships: 1. Reports to Manager – University of Illinois Research Park (UIRP) Organization Relationships: 1. Collaborates with Digital Transformation engineering team for project and process guidance. 2. Works in close relationship to key business stakeholders (end customer internal to Kohler) for project requirements gathering, feedback, and updates 3. Contact with external companies (I.E. hardware/software developers) for quoting purposes EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Requires current enrollment and/or successful completion of study at an accredited school offering Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or other related fields. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required. Must be self-motivated and able to function in a project team environment. “Working towards a solution that you don’t know” PREFERED SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE (C#, or C++, or C), (Unity engine, or Unreal Engine) Python, CAD, 3D Modeling, Augmented Reality, Computer Vision.

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User Experience Research Intern (Spring 2024 Co-Op) – Motorola Solutions

About the job Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with safety. It’s the constant that empowers people to confidently move forward. It can fill a flight or sell out a stadium. It can care for a patient or graduate a class. As a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, we create and connect the technologies that help to keep people safe where they live, learn, work and play. Our integrated technology ecosystem unifies critical communications, video security and access control, and command center software, enabling collaboration in more powerful ways. At Motorola Solutions, we’re ushering in a new era in public safety and security. Bring your passion, potential and talents to a career that matters. Department Overview This is a part-time (19 hrs/week) internship is for the Fall / Spring semester. The internship is located at UIUC Research Park in Champaign, IL. We would like to invite the intern into the Chicago Office 1 time a month (Covered by MSI). Only UIUC students are eligible to apply. Job Description Job Description: The User Experience Research Intern will conduct research for end to end solutions for public safety and commercial customers across diverse areas. Collaborate with other researchers to capture and synthesize insights to work with other designers to ideate, prototype and deliver designs. Be someone that will approach the project as part of a greater strategy. The User Experience Research intern is encouraged and expected to innovate and be creative in their approach and implementation. Required skills: Proficiency in the diverse toolkit of user experience research, including qualitative and quantitative approaches such as heuristic analysis, survey research, moderating focus groups, in-depth interviews, concept and prototype testing and usability testing. Effective verbal communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team while handling multiple tasks or projects Desired skills but not required: Master in UX research related degree is preferred. Basic Requirements Currently pursuing a Bachelor degree with a major or minor in User Research, Human Factors Engineering, Human Factors Psychology, Usability Engineering, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design Engineering, or equivalent experience. Must gradute on or after December 2024. Must be a US Citizen, permanent resident or be an MS student with work authorization (F1 Visa on CPT accepted only for masters-level students)

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John Deere

Part-Time Student-Data Scientist – John Deere

Job Description 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. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company’s regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND. Your Responsibilities As a Part-Time Student – Data Scientist for JD Intelligent Solutions Group located in Champaign, Illinois, you will… Support key analytics projects that focus on collecting, cleaning, organizing, analyzing, modeling, and visualizing large and diverse data sets Learn and apply a variety of data science and data engineering techniques to help solve business problems and develop actionable insights for agricultural projects Be responsible to add additional functionality to an application which performs image processing in an agricultural application Be required to present your findings in meetings and translate your results into professional reports and presentations This position is available to students on immigration visas. What Skills You Need Ideally you will be pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD Degree in Agriculture, Computer Science, Data Science or Analytics, Engineering, Math, or Statistics; others may apply Must be registered as a full-time student at UIUC Graduation date of May 2024 or later Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above Available to work during the academic year 10-20 hours/weekly between the business hours of 6 AM to 6 PM Available to work during the summer semester 35-40 hours/weekly between the business hours of 6 AM to 6 PM Must be able to commute to the work location in Champaign, Illinois, on a weekly basis year-round (NOTE: Relocation assistance is not provided.) Experience (academic and/or professional) analyzing qualitative and/or quantitative data Experience with OpenCV computer vision library Experience with machine learning algorithms for image processing Experience with Python Experience with parallel computing implementations and architectures A strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work with teams to prioritize business and information needs Ability to discover and define new process improvement opportunities Ability to present data findings/results using Word and PowerPoint What Makes You Stand Out Strong statistical knowledge Experience with machine learning Ability to visualize data with one or more of these tools: Power BI, Dash Experience with Data Engineering: designing, implementing, deploying data pipelines Domain knowledge in one or more of these areas: Crop Science, Soil Science, Geospatial Science

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Power Systems Engineering Intern (Spring 2024) – Electric Power Engineers

Overview We are designing the Grid of the future! We are innovators by nature, for over 50 years, Electric Power Engineers, LLC (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe to focus on complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As an early leader in the renewables space, we continue to see significant opportunities to build a sustainable and secure Grid.  Join a team committed to making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can continue to create the “grid of the future”! Responsibilities Join us in leading the change! The Power Systems Engineer Intern will perform projects/tasks such as computer modeling and analysis for transmission planning studies which include steady-state analysis, short circuit analysis, transient studies and dynamic stability analysis. Studies may include near-term and long-term transmission planning, generator interconnection studies, grounding studies, power flow and short circuit studies, lightning studies etc. How you can make an impact: Assist the supervisor in performing system studies by taking an engineering study task and performing the study based on the supervisor’s guidelines and provided procedures. Perform power system impact studies: Steady State, Short Circuit, Power flow Assisting in full generator interconnection studies. Participate in ERCOT working group meetings and building case-efforts on behalf of specific clients as assigned. Prepare technical study reports for the performed studies. Process, generate, and maintain data as required for subject studies. Identify training needs and present them to the Engineering Manager as needed. Contributing to publications/presentations Research in-line with study requirements and provide insight to create quality reports. Qualifications Bring your passion, here what’s needed: Passed major power system courses, especially power system analysis courses. Familiar with power system analysis tools and software (Suchas PSCAD, PSSE, ETAP,TSAT, EMTP-RV, WinIGS, etc) Preferred having any knowledge of the: Grounding, EMI/EMC, Lightning, Energy Market, System reliability, BESS (Battery Energy Storage), PV systems, Inverter based generators, Relay, and protection, load flow and short circuit studies, and substation designing. Proven team player with the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships. Strong communicator with effective problem-solving skills. Approaches challenges and projects with curiosity and a positive outlook. Demonstrates initiative and possesses a strong drive. Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with respect to explaining technical matters. Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Flexible with the ability to flow with changes. Have high standards in producing quality reports and products that he/she shall own with pride. Location: Spring internships will be conducted remotely. Position is part time, in which hours should not exceed more than 20 a week. Estimated start date: 2/05/24 Travel: None

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