Data Platform Engineer Internship Spring 2026 at the Dow Delivery Center at UIUC (Champaign, IL)
Data Platform Engineer Internship Spring 2026 at the Dow Delivery Center at UIUC (Champaign, IL)
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Job Description
At Dow we believe in putting people first and were passionate about delivering integrity respect and safety to our customers our employees and the planet.
Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. Were a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration.If youre looking for a challenge and meaningful role youre in the right place.
Dow has a part-time Data Platform Engineering Internship opportunity within Dows Enterprise Data & Analytics organization.
This position is an in-person part-time internship role based out of Champaign IL at the Dow Delivery Center at UIUC (University of Illinois Urbana Champaign). Individuals who are within one to three years of graduation and are currently enrolled at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign working towards a Bachelors or Masters degree in a related technical field are encouraged to apply. The duration of the internship is typically 12-14 weeks during the spring academic semester.
As a Data Platform Engineer Intern you will work with a multi-disciplinary IT expert team of analysts engineers developers and support team members to create and maintain Azure cloud-based data and AI solutions. The on-site Dow Delivery Center at UIUC people manager and technical manager will provide in-person mentorship across your day-to-day activities.
The Data Platform Engineer Intern will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to:
- Develop and implement Azure cloud-based solutions for data and AI ensuring they meet the organizations requirements and standards. This includes utilizing tools like Azure Data Factory Azure SQL Azure OpenAI Azure Function Apps Azure Logic Apps and Azure Databricks.
- Maintain and monitor existing Azure infrastructure and workloads to ensure optimal performance reliability and scalability. Any failures or enhancements to be fixed with Infrastructure as Code with Azure DevOps.
- Ensure the security of Azure applications and infrastructure by implementing best practices and security measures with Role Based Access Controls and authentication using Service Principals and Managed Identities from Entra as an Identity Provider.
- Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for infrastructure issues to ensure minimal downtime and quick resolution.
- Work closely with developers and senior employees to implement continuous delivery systems and methodologies on Azure. Designs that are created will be implemented following the best practices during sprints as part of the Agile methodology.
- Document best practices workflow and strategies regarding solutions knowledge transfer and infrastructure maintenance in DevOps Wiki.
Qualifications
Required:
- Must be currently enrolled at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign.
- Must be working towards a Bachelors or Masters degree in a related technical field.
- Must bewithin one to three years of graduation.
- A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
Preferred:
- A GPA of3.0or higher.
- A degree discipline in Computer Science Computer Information Systems or other Engineering Disciplines
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS GCP or Azure.
- Familiarity with Python Scala and SQL programming languages as well as scripting languages like PowerShell
- Experience with structured/semi-/non-structured databases data ingestion and data modeling.
- Multi-application and cross-platform design experience.
- Proficiency in data visualization tools like Microsoft Power BI.
- Knowledge of Agile Methodology Scrum or Kanban methodologies.
- Knowledge of version control systems and code review practices.
Skills
- Technical Proficiency: Background in computer science computer information systems or other engineering disciplines. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Azure. Familiarity with Python Scala and SQL programming languages as well as scripting languages like PowerShell. Experience with structured/semi-/non-structured databases data ingestion and data modeling.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Effectively troubleshoots and resolves issues.
- Effective Collaboration and Communication: Works well with cross-functional teams and communicates effectively (spoken and written).
- Security and Compliance: Familiarity with security and compliance best practices and standards.
- Innovation and Improvement: Continuously seeks opportunities to improve existing processes and implement new technologies.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintains thorough documentation of processes solutions and best practices.
- Time Management & Organizational Skills: Ability to manage your own work effort with little supervision.
Additional notes
- This position does not offer relocation or housing assistance.
- Must have access to public transportation or have personal/reliable transportation during the work term to complete internship shifts in-person at the Dow Delivery Center at UIUC.
- For positions based in Illinois Dow is required by law to include the pay scale that is reasonably expected to represent the pay range for the position.This pay range is specific to the State of Illinois and accounts for both new and experienced employees with consideration to factors including but not limited to skillset experience and sustained job performance (or similar jobs).A reasonable pay range for this position is:Bachelors: $25.72-$34.28 per hour; Masters: $36.35-$38.41 per hour
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds leading materials science companies serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging infrastructure mobility and consumer global breadth asset integration and scale focused innovation leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30countries and employ approximately36000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative customer-centric inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting .
As part of our dedication to inclusion Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dows equal opportunities is available on .
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race color religion sex including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity national origin age disability and genetic information including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR ) and select option 8.Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
