Data Engineer / Data Platform Engineer Internship Fall 2026 Semester at the Dow Delivery Center at UIUC (Champaign, IL)

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re 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. We’re 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 you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

Dow has part-time Data Engineering and Data Platform Engineering internship opportunities within Dow's Enterprise Data & Analytics organization. 

This position is an in-person, part-time (15-20 hours per week) internship role based out of Champaign, IL at the Dow Delivery Center at UIUC (University of Illinois Urbana Champaign) in Research Park. Individuals who are within one to three years of graduation and are currently enrolled at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign working towards a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related technical field are encouraged to apply. The duration of the internship is typically 12-14 weeks during the fall academic semester.  

As a Data Engineer Intern, you will focus on the ingestion, persistence, and curation of data as defined by specific projects. 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 Engineer Intern will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to:            

• Create data pipelines for projects in the Azure environment. 

• Design, develop, test, and implement analytics. This includes the curation and ingestion of data from different source systems, driving end-to-end data flow for multiple solutions.  

• Identify opportunities for innovating with digital capabilities aiming to accelerate Dow’s digital transformation. 

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 which may include: 

• Develop and implement Azure cloud-based solutions for data and AI, ensuring they meet the organization's requirements and standards. This includes utilizing tools like Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Azure OpenAI, Azure Function