Do you want to help solve the world's most pressing challenges? Feeding the world's growing population and slowing climate change are two of the world's greatest challenges. AGCO is a part of the solution! Join us to make your contribution.
As a Business Analytics Intern, you will be an important part of the team right from the start and can look forward to exciting work. We are interested in your ideas as it is often our students and their new perspective that helps us progress. With this, you can make a significant contribution to our company's success! At AGCO, you will gain valuable practical experience that will really help you get ahead.
AGCO is in search of a passionate and analytical Business Analytics Intern to join our team at the AGCO Acceleration Center, located in the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Research Park, a key part of our AgTech hub. This role is integral to our Farmer First strategy, utilizing advanced data science techniques to drive actionable insights that support our agricultural community.
Your Impact

• Apply statistical modeling and machine learning techniques to large datasets to predict trends and outcomes within the AgTech industry.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define problem statements, extract relevant data, and implement models that address complex business challenges.
• Present data-driven insights and recommendations to stakeholders and product owners to support strategic initiatives.
• Engage in the continual improvement of prediction models by incorporating feedback and adjusting approaches based on performance.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in data science, machine learning algorithms, and their applications in agriculture.

Your Experience and Qualifications

Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and turn it into actionable insights.

Preferred

• Strong proficiency in statistical analysis and model development using Python or R.
• Practical experience with machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and data manipulation tools.
• Familiarity with the agricultural technology sector and its key challenges is advantageous.
• Experience in applying data science techniques in real-world agricultural settings or similar industries.
• Previous internship or project experience that demonstrates your ability to apply data science methodologies effectively.
• Proficiency in using cloud computing platforms, such as AWS, to deploy data models and perform large-scale data analysis.

• Strong communication skills to clearly articulate complex analytical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• A demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and applying new technologies and data science approaches in the field of AgTech.

Your Workplace

This is a paid, full-time internship for Summer 2024 onsite at the AGCO Acceleration Center in the University of Illinois’ Research Park. Students are expected to work up to 40 hours a week.
We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.
Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!
AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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