YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Automation Engineering Intern - UIUC, are to: 

• Design, implementation, and/or testing of devices including, but not limited to controllers, programming, UAVs, circuits, etc.;
• Analyze equipment trends, historical data and field data to recommend and justify improvements to obtain lowest life cycle cost on equipment;
• Work on safety improvements to utilized machinery;
• Maintain awareness of potential hazards and comply with safety rules and regulations while working in a fast-paced environment with automation.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Current enrollment at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana pursuing a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Engineering or related field;
• Strong computer skills, especially related to design and data analysis;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to interact with team members at various levels in a professional manner, contribute ideas and seek resolution to issues that may arise;
• Demonstrated problem solving, planning and time management skills;
• Capability to learn quickly and a willingness to ask questions;
• Willing to work "hands on" with machinery;
• Able to work 10-20 hours per week if interning during the semester;
• Able to work 40 hours per week if interning during the summer.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or familiarity with controls and automation;
• Proficiency in the creation of technical documentation;
• SolidWorks experience;
• CAD design experience;
• Experience or familiarity with reliability and maintenance concepts.