Intern, Connectivity & Automation

Coherent Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 3,200 - 5,200; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a motivated student or recent graduate to assist in developing, deploying, and maintaining shopfloor test automation solutions on-site in Singapore. You will work closely with engineers to implement reliable automation, design test interfaces, and ensure traceability of results.

You will also assist with data collection, SQL queries, data validation, and basic reporting for operational insights, while gaining exposure to industrial systems and connectivity

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree or diploma in CS, SWE, IT, or related field.
• Exposure to manufacturing, test automation, or industrial systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of shopfloor test automation solutions.
• Develop and enhance test applications, scripts, and interfaces to improve testing efficiency and traceability.
• Assist with data collection, SQL queries, data validation, and basic reporting for operational insights.
• Troubleshoot automation, software, equipment communication, and connectivity issues with engineers and production teams.
• Participate in testing, commissioning, documentation, and continuous improvement of automation solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Skills

C#

Python

SQL

Education

Degree or diploma in Computer Science / Software Engineering / IT

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the development, deployment, and maintenance of shopfloor test automation solutions.
• Develop and enhance test applications, scripts, and interfaces to improve testing efficiency, accuracy, and traceability.
• Support connectivity between test equipment, machines, databases, and manufacturing systems.
• Assist with production data collection, SQL queries, data validation, and basic reporting for operational insights.
• Troubleshoot automation, software, equipment communication, and connectivity issues with engineers and production teams.
• Participate in testing, commissioning, documentation, and continuous improvement of automation solutions.

Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing a degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field.
• Prior exposure to manufacturing, test engineering, automation, or industrial systems is an advantage.

SkillsRequired

• Programming skills in C#, Python and SQL.
• Experience with LabVIEW is a plus.
• Basic understanding of software development, debugging, databases, and system integration.
• Familiarity with equipment communication, industrial protocols, PLCs, sensors, or IoT connectivity is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with an eagerness to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions: Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 6.30 pm (100% on-site)