Industrial Automation Technical Intern

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real-world experience

Mentorship

Cross-functional exposure

Career development

Job summary

Schneider Electric Singapore is seeking interns for the H12027 cohort starting in January 2027. Interns will join a global team and gain hands-on experience with Modicon PLCs (M580, M340) and Control Expert through structured training and shadowing of internal presentations.

The program offers real-world project exposure, mentorship from leaders, and collaboration with sales, engineering, and technical support, with opportunities to contribute to system reviews and BOM preparation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline, with an interest in industrial automation, control systems, and digital technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and contribute in a hands-on technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience with Modicon PLCs (M580, M340, Edge I/O) and tools like Control Expert and EcoStruxure Automation Expert through structured training and shadowing.
• Configure PLCs for demonstrations and simulations, test PLC logic, I/O modules, and Modbus TCP communications.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, datasheets, specifications, and assist BOM preparation for proposals.
• Support project activities by contributing to system architecture reviews, hardware validation, and internal/customer reviews.
• Learn fault diagnosis techniques for Modicon systems and assist with troubleshooting during test bench testing and field simulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across sales, engineering, and technical support, sharing progress and insights in team meetings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline

Job description

In Schneider Electric, everything we do is geared towards advancing progress and sustainability for all—our colleagues, customers, partners, and the communities and societies weserve.

Whetherit'sthrough our products, software, and services that propel the digital transformation of energy management and automation, or through our corporate citizenship and volunteer activities, we make a meaningful impact by empowering people and organizations to become more resilient,electric, and digital.

Which is where you come in. Working at Schneider Electric means working toward a cleaner, better world. Youarepart of a global team built on inclusion, mastery, purpose, action, curiosity, and teamwork, turning sustainability ambitions into actions.

We are now hiringinterns for ourH12027cohort!Internships will start inJanuary2027.Students who can commit full-time will be preferred.

Location: Kallang

What will you do?

• Gain hands-on experience with Modicon PLCs (M580, M340, Edge I/O), programming tools such as Control Expert, and EcoStruxure Automation Expert through structured training, technical learning, and shadowing of internal presentations.
• Configure PLCs for demonstrations and simulations, and perform testing of PLC logic, I/O modules, and communication protocols, including Modbus TCP.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including datasheets and specifications, and assist in the preparation and review of Bills of Materials (BOMs) for customer proposals.
• Support project activities by contributing to system architecture reviews, hardware validation, and participating in internal reviews and customer meetings to gain exposure to solution development processes.
• Learn fault diagnosis techniques for Modicon systems and assist with troubleshooting activities during test bench testing and field simulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across sales, engineering, and technical support, while sharing project updates, progress, and key insights during regular team meetings and huddles.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline, with an interest in industrial automation, control systems, and digital technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and contribute in a hands‑on technical environment.

What's in it for me?

• Real-world experience supporting projects that directly impact business outcomes
• Mentorship from leaders who are invested in helping you grow and succeed
• Exposure to strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and operational processes
• A welcoming culture that encourages questions, learning, and professional development
• A strong foundation to launch your career in General Management

Rewards designed for you

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: We see you and we value you. It’s more than just pay and benefits—it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed to help you perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential. The package helps you care for yourself and your family, plan your future, grow your skills and career, collaborate in an inclusive workplace, and contribute to your community. At Schneider Electric, we’re here for what matters most to you. Discover more at our Career Page.

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Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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