College Intern – System Engineer

About the role

HP is looking for a College Intern System Engineer in Singapore to support the design, development and maintenance of manufacturing automation systems, including SCADA, PLC and FactoryTalk MOM solutions. The internship is full-time for 5-6 months, starting in January 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design, development and maintenance of manufacturing automation systems, including SCADA, PLC, FactoryTalk and other MOM solutions.
• Assist in troubleshooting automation systems and equipment under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Take part in testing, validation and debugging of manufacturing equipment, electronic systems and automation processes.
• Help collect, analyse and interpret operational data to support process improvements and equipment reliability.
• Assist in developing and running test plans, documenting results and tracking corrective actions.
• Support validation of manufacturing and chemical process operations, considering safety, quality, reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain documentation, procedural records and data logs, and create reports, presentations and knowledge-sharing materials.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, IT and Operations Technology teams, and explore AI, data analytics, Industrial IoT and Digital Manufacturing.

Required profile

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, Automation, Industrial, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Able to commit to a 5-6 month full-time internship starting January 2027.
• Basic knowledge of automation systems, PLCs, SCADA, HMI or industrial control systems through coursework, projects or internships.
• Interest in manufacturing operations, process automation, Industry 4.0 and smart factory technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, able to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Required skills

• Programming, scripting or automation tools (a plus)
• Data analysis, statistics or visualization tools (advantageous)
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Knowledge of AI, machine learning, IoT, SAP or ERP is an added advantage

What we offer

• Hands-on experience with manufacturing automation and digital factory technologies.
• Mentorship from experienced engineering and operations professionals.
• Exposure to AI, data analytics, process automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives.