Data Engineer Data Platform Engineer Internship Fall 2026 Semester at the Dow Delivery Center at UIUC (Champaign, IL)
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Job Location:
Kankakee, IL - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 25 - 34
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 haspart-timeDataEngineeringand Data Platform EngineeringinternshipopportunitieswithinDowsEnterprise Data &Analytics organization.
This position isan in-person part-time(15-20 hours per week)internshiprolebased outof ChampaignIL atthe Dow Delivery Center at UIUC (University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign)in Research Park.Individualswho are within oneto threeyears of graduation and are currently enrolledat the University of Illinois Urbana Champaignworking towards aBachelors or Mastersdegree in a related technical fieldare encouraged to apply.The duration of the internship is typically 12-14 weeksduring thefallacademic semester.
As aData EngineerInternyouwill focus ontheingestionpersistenceand curation of data as defined by specific projects.The on-siteDow Delivery Center at UIUC people manager and technical managerwill provide in-person mentorshipacross your day-to-day activities.
The Data Engineer Intern will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to:
Create data pipelines for projects in the Azure environment.
Design developtestand implement analytics. This includes the curation and ingestion of data from different source systems driving end-to-end data flow for multiple solutions.
Identifyopportunities for innovating with digital capabilities aiming to accelerate Dows digital transformation.
As aData Platform Engineer Internyou will work with a multi-disciplinary IT expert team of analysts engineers developers and support team members to create andmaintainAzure cloud-based data and AI solutions. The on-siteDow Delivery Center at UIUC people manager and technical manager will provide in-person mentorship across your day-to-day activitieswhich may include:
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 andmonitorexisting Azure infrastructure and workloads to ensureoptimalperformance reliability and scalability.Any failures or enhancements to be fixed withinfrastructure as code tools such as ARM Bicep and Terraform within 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 methodologiesonAzure. Designs that are created will be implemented following the best practices during sprints as part of the Agilemethodology.
Document best practices workflow and strategiesregardingsolutions knowledge transfer and infrastructure maintenance in DevOps Wiki.
Qualifications
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Mustbe currentlyenrolled at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign.
Mustbe working towards aBachelors or Mastersdegree in a related technical field.
Must bewithin oneto threeyears 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:
AGPA of3.0or higher.
Adegree disciplinein Computer Science Computer Information Systems or other Engineering Disciplines
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWSGCPor Azure.
Familiarity with cloud-based datalakehouseplatforms such as Databricks or Snowflake
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.
Proficiencyin data visualization tools like Microsoft Power BI.
Knowledge ofAgile Methodology Scrum or Kanban methodologies.
Knowledge of version control systems and code review practices.
Skills
Technical Proficiency:Background in computer science computer informationsystemsor other engineering disciplines.Familiaritywith cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) Google Cloud Platform (GCP)or Azure.Familiarity with Python Scala and SQL programming languages.For Data Platform Engineering specifically 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: Effectivelytroubleshootandresolveissues.
Collaboration and Communication: Workswell with cross-functional teams and communicateseffectively(spoken and written).
Security and Compliance:Familiarity withsecurity and compliancebest practices andstandards.
Innovation and Improvement: Continuously seeksopportunities to improve existing processes and implementnew technologies.
Documentation and Reporting:Maintainsthorough documentation of processes solutions and best practices.
Time Management & Organizational Skills: Ability to manage your own work effort with little supervision.
Additionalnotes
This position does not offer relocation or housingassistance.
Must have access to public transportationor havepersonal/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 isreasonably expectedtorepresentthe 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
About Company
Dow is a materials science company that offers a wide range of products and services, including agricultural films, construction materials, and medical packaging. We are committed to innovation and sustainability.
