Intern, Automation and Innovation

SATS Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

SATS Ltd. is seeking an Intern in Automation and Innovation to support process improvement across food production and catering workflows.

You will analyze bottlenecks, assist time-and-motion studies, and help deploy automation solutions like conveyors and labeling systems while collaborating with culinary, logistics, and QA teams. Documentation and training materials will be developed to support pilot projects.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify improvement opportunities.
• Familiarity with process mapping and automation concepts is a plus.
• Passion for innovation, operations efficiency and food production environments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork across departments.
• Detail-oriented with data-driven approach to testing and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Work with Process Improvement Intern to analyze existing food production and catering workflows to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Assist in time-and-motion studies to compare current cycle times vs. takt time and propose headcount optimization.
• Support the deployment of automation solutions such as conveyor systems, labeling machines, or packing aids.
• Evaluate digital tools (IoT sensors, data dashboards, barcode scanning, etc.) to improve traceability and quality control.
• Collaborate with culinary, logistics, and QA teams to test and implement pilot projects.
• Document process changes, SOP updates, and assist in developing training materials.
• Propose market trends and emerging technologies in food automation, robotics, and smart catering.
• Develop proof-of-concept / minimal-viable-product digital solutions

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Process mapping

Automation tools familiarity

Communication and teamwork

Detail-oriented and data-driven

Tools

Automation tools

Job description

Job Title: Intern, Automation and Innovation

Job Description:

About Us

Headquartered in Singapore, SATS Ltd. is one of the world’s largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia’s leading airline caterer. SATS Gateway Services provides airfreight and ground handling services including passenger services, ramp and baggage handling, aviation security services, aircraft cleaning and aviation laundry. SATS Food Solutions serves airlines and institutions, and operates central kitchens with large-scale food production and distribution capabilities for a wide range of cuisines.

SATS is present in the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, powering an interconnected world of trade, travel and taste. Following the acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in 2023, the combined SATS and WFS network operates over 225 stations in 27 countries. These cover trade routes responsible for more than 50% of global air cargo volume. SATS has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000. For more information, please visit www.sats.com.sg

Why Join Us

At SATS, people are our greatest asset and we build our success on the knowledge, expertise and performance of every contributor, by embracing diversity and uniqueness. As part of our holistic approach and commitment to embracing FAM (Fulfilling, Appreciated, Meaningful) in the workplace, we offer the runway to develop Fulfilling careers that foster your career growth, recognising and Appreciating the strength of talent and capabilities that we continue to build internally; and inspiring and encouraging each other to make Meaningful contributions in the work we do at SATS.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• 1. Work with Process Improvement Intern to analyze existing food production and catering workflows to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• 2. Assist in time-and-motion studies to compare current cycle times vs. takt time and propose headcount optimization.
• 3. Support the deployment of automation solutions such as conveyor systems, labeling machines, or packing aids.
• 4. Evaluate digital tools (IoT sensors, data dashboards, barcode scanning, etc.) to improve traceability and quality control.
• 5. Collaborate with culinary, logistics, and QA teams to test and implement pilot projects.
• 6. Document process changes, SOP updates, and assist in developing training materials.
• 7. Propose market trends and emerging technologies in food automation, robotics, and smart catering.
• 8. Develop proof-of-concept / minimal-viable-product digital solutions

Key Requirements

1. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex processes and identify improvement opportunities.

2. Familiarity with process mapping, basic programming, or automation tools is a plus.

3. Passion for innovation, operations efficiency, and food production environments.

4. Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

5. Detail-oriented and data-driven, with a structured approach to testing, validating, and documenting solutions.