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Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.
Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:
Position Overview:
Brunswick’s BI-DesignLab (BIDL), a member of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Research Park is seeking a Data Science intern.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Data Science intern with a strong desire to extract high quality insights from data. The intern will work closely with the digital products team from Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick, to extract business insights and strategies from data. This data will be used in product planning, market analysis, business case development, product line management, and new product development activities.
At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.
Essential Functions:
Due to the nature of the Lab, it is difficult to capture all the responsibilities and projects accurately. The following list is not exhaustive but alludes to the kinds of workflow that will be expected.
Collect, clean, and process data from connected vessels, IoT devices, and cloud platforms.
Explore telemetry, usage, and sensor datasets to identify patterns, trends, and insights that improve user experience and product performance.
Build analytical models or lightweight machine learning prototypes that support predictive insights, diagnostics, or product recommendations.
Partner with digital products and engineering teams to translate problem statements into concrete analytical tasks.
Assist with developing or refining model pipelines, ensuring data quality and integrity throughout.
Create visualizations, dashboards, or reporting flows that communicate insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Document data sources, modeling assumptions, and analytical approaches.
Support ongoing connectivity initiatives by analyzing system interactions, device behavior, and user telemetry as referenced in connectivity strategy materials
Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.
Required Qualifications:
To be considered for the internship, candidates must have permanent US Work authorization. We are unable to sponsor temporary work visas or accept CPT/OPT authorization for this role.
Current enrollment in a BS in a field related to Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Demonstratable experience with Python for data analysis (pandas, NumPy, scikitlearn).
Familiarity with exploratory data analysis, statistical methods, and data visualization.
Ability to work with unstructured or imperfect realworld datasets.
Strong communication skills—able to translate analytical findings into actionable insights.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with cloud analytics environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
Exposure to IoT or connectivity data flows.
Knowledge of machinelearning model development or MLOps tools.
Experience with dashboards (Power BI, Tableau) or visualization libraries.
Interest in connected products, digital ecosystems, or recreational technology markets
Travel Requirements:
Somewhat frequent travel to Wisconsin will be required during the summer.
Several days to a full week at the start of the summer
Multiple times during the remainder of the summer
At least three days trips during June and July
Up to but not more than one day trip per week of the summer
Should we choose to extend the internship into the fall, there will be no requirements for travel but there will be weekly hour-long check-in meetings with the digital products team. There may be infrequent asks to travel during the semester, likely less than once a month.
Working Conditions:
Learning Opportunities: Our internships are designed to provide hands-on experience in a professional setting. You will work alongside experienced professionals and get a chance to apply your academic knowledge to real-world tasks.
Project Work: The work environment is supportive, collaborative, and conducive to learning. Interns typically work on specific projects or tasks that contribute to the organization’s goals. This may range from supporting larger projects to handling smaller, individual assignments.
Hours: During summer, interns are expected to work 40 hours in person at the lab each week. Interns must work at least 8 hours in person at the lab each week during the fall and spring terms. You may work up to 20 hours maximum.
Feedback and Performance Reviews: As an intern, you will receive feedback and performance reviews throughout your assignment. We value the importance for interns to understand their progress and areas for improvement.
Responsibility: Interns at BI Design Lab are expected to manage their own schedules, set goals, and seek feedback for their professional development.
The anticipated pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00 per hour. The actual hourly rate offered will depend on multiple factors including year in school, degree, job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, and business needs.
Why Brunswick:
Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we're committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer valuable benefits including a competitive 401(k) plan with company match, health benefits, paid time off, a robust Wellness Program, and much more. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!
Brunswick Corporation is a leader in the marine industry, and we’re looking for people just like you to take part in the movement towards better boating for all. We rely on the thoughtful input of people from all backgrounds to create compelling, innovative products for our customers around the globe. As such, diversity, equity, and inclusion are priorities in the enduring culture of our company. As a world leader in emerging recreational products and technologies, when you join our team, you become part of some of the most innovative, forward-looking brands in the marine industry today.
Next is Now!
We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.
Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hrsharedservices@brunswick.com for support.
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