Engineering, Electronics And / Or Manufacturing Services:
With its proximity and unmatched connectivity to the leading growth markets of the world, and a commitment to developing engineering talent with the right kind of expertise, Singapore aims to become a hub that develops engineering solutions for the most pressing challenges in the world. Its excellent connectivity and strong man-power base enables companies here to engineer and manage complex projects round-the-clock in major markets around the world. In addition, Singapore also has the most extensive network of free trade agreements in Asia, giving Singapore-based companies better access to emerging markets.
Electronics is the major industry underpinning Singapore’s economic growth, it contributes 25% of the total manufacturing value-add. Today, Singapore accounts for 1 out of 10 wafer starts in the world, and 40% of the global hard disk media are manufactured from here. In addition, the manufacturing of finished electronics products creates many spin-offs to other segments of the economy, such as precision component manufacturers, chemicals and materials suppliers, electronic manufacturing systems companies and logistics service providers.
Did you know?
Singapore is the choice location for electronics companies to create and manage new markets. Today Singapore is home to:
- 14 silicon wafer fabrication plants including the world’s top three wafer foundries.
- 20 semiconductor assembly and test operations including three of the world’s top six outsourced semiconductor assembly and test companies.
- 15 of the world’s top 25 fabless semiconductor companies, and close to 40 integrated circuit design centres.
- Four of the world’s top five Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers.

Applied Materials
http://www.appliedmaterials.comApplied Materials, Inc. is a Fortune 500 global growth company and the world’s largest supplier of wafer fabrication systems and services to the global semiconductor industry. As the global leader in providing manufacturing solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic industries, their technologies help make the components that change the world.
Applied Materials works at the frontiers of physics and materials science, designing systems that build atomic structures that function with exacting precision and unparalleled production volume capacity. It makes constant performance improvements to optimize the deposit, removal and modification of current materials while researching and developing the next radical materials advancement, paving the way for new products and industries.
Applied Materials is built on the strength of talented people. It offers a wide variety of job opportunities that will develop your skills while broadening your experience and engaging you in a dynamic, fast-changing industry.
Singapore is a strategic hub for Applied Materials with advanced semiconductor equipment manufacturing, R&D and various global corporate functions. Today, Applied has approximately 800 employees across 5 sites in Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore.
- Engineering
- Science

Boustead Singapore Limited
http://www.boustead.sgBoustead maintains a global presence through its regional and local offices in 21 countries across the globe. To date, it has undertaken infrastructure-related projects in 84 countries and is one of Singapore’s most global corporations. In 2008 and 2009, Boustead was recognised in the prestigious Forbes Asia 200 Best Under A Billion as one of the Asia Pacific’s 200 best public-listed corporations under US$1 billion in revenue. Boustead is also listed on the MSCI Global Small Cap Index for Singapore and the FTSE ST Small Cap Index.
Boustead is committed to developing its people and equipping them with the right knowledge, expertise and skill sets to lead, execute projects and manage businesses. It believes in creating a challenging and rewarding workplace where scholars are given opportunities to constantly upgrade themselves and broaden their capabilities through mentorship and learning programmes, job rotation, cross-function movements as well as overseas postings.
Potential Career Path:
- Building and Real Estate (Architecture / Project and Facilities Management / Real Estate)
- Business and Accountancy (Business Management / Finance)
- Information and Communication Technology (Computer / Computer Engineering / Computer Science / Information and Communication Technology (Software Engineering) / Information Systems Management / Information Technology)
- Engineering (Chemical / Civil / Electrical / Electronic / Environmental / Mechanical / Mechatronics)

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Singapore
http://www.globalfoundries.comGLOBALFOUNDRIES is the world’s first full-service semiconductor foundry with a truly global footprint. Launched in March 2009, the company has quickly achieved scale as the second largest foundry in the world, providing a unique combination of advanced technology and manufacturing to more than 160 customers.
With operations in Singapore, Germany and the United States, GLOBALFOUNDRIES is the only foundry that offers the flexibility and security of manufacturing centers spanning three continents. The company’s three 300mm fabs and five 200mm fabs provide the full range of process technologies from mainstream to the leading edge. GLOBALFOUNDRIES is owned by Mubadala Development Company.
Potential Career Path:
All scholars will have a chance to go through Basic Semiconductor Introductory course to pick up the basic knowledge and analytical skill over the course and hence will be well equipped to help them to perform once they start work. Career progression is depended on performance and GLOBALFOUNDRIES have a comprehensive Global Performance Management system that rewards employees who excel in their performance.
- Engineering (Chemical / Electrical / Electronic / Materials / Materials Science and Engineering / Mechanical Design and Manufacturing / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Microelectronics / Engineering Product Development / Engineering Systems and Design)
- Science (Applied Chemistry / Applied Physics / Biological Chemistry and Chemistry / Physics)

Hitachi Asia Ltd
http://www.hitachi.com.sgFor more than a century, Hitachi’s technologies have contributed to the betterment of society – bringing greater convenience, comfort and sustainability. Hitachi has been the foundation of change, the catalyst of tomorrow and the bridge to our future.
Hitachi’s Global Talent Management Programme opens your horizon to umpteen growth opportunities through its personalised assessments, mentoring programme, networking sessions with its executives, industrial and immersion attachments to its diverse business groups in Japan and Asia, as well as sponsorship for programmes to enhance your professional and personal growth.
Hitachi emphasizes continuous enrichment of its high potentials through its rigorous leadership development and succession planning programmes where individuals’ aspiration will soar to a greater height through leading strategic, cross-border, cross-functional projects and assignments!
- Engineering (excluding Aerospace Engineering or Aerospace Systems / Bioengineering / Chemical /Information Engineering and Media / Marine / Offshore / Maritime Studies / Naval Architecture / Renaissance Engineering Programme)
- Logistics and Operation Management
- Project and Facilities Management

Infineon Technologies
http://www.infineon.comInfineon Technologies provides innovative semiconductor and system solutions that address three central needs of modern society, namely energy efficiency, mobility and security. Infineon’s success with customers stems from its strategic focus on innovation, its leading position in the global market, and its high performance as an organisation of some 26,000 employees worldwide.
At Infineon, its people are assured of excellent career opportunities as the organisation offers the full value chain from R&D to manufacturing. The company has in place a development framework consisting of different learning roadmaps, and Infineon offers both managerial and technical career paths to maximise the potential of its people so that they can contribute at their best. Scholars have the opportunity to gain useful work experience while studying, through Infineon’s comprehensive internship programme covering real business projects, formal orientation, in-house training, dialogues with the management and more.
Improving Life – improving energy efficiency, mobility and security
Infineon Technologies focuses on these three challenges of a modern society
Energy Efficiency: Improving efficiency in the generation, distribution and consumption of electricity, reducing carbon footprint and energy wastage
Mobility: Making cars clean, safe and smart by reducing emissions, introducing advanced driver assistance system, and innovative electric and hybrid solutions
Security: Enhancing security of connected devices enabling trust and convenience in electronic and mobile payment, data protection in electronic document.
Potential Career Path:
Infineon Technologies offers two parallel and equivalent career paths that facilitate personal development according to performance, potential and preferences.
Management career …
… for those who have both the ability and enthusiasm for leading others and want to have an active input into shaping the company’s strategy (Line or Project Manager).
Technical career …
… for those who have a passion for technology or wish to technically specialize in one of the company’s main corporate functions and become an expert in their professional field.
- Business
- Information and Communication Technology (Computer Science / Computer Engineering)
- Engineering (Electrical / Electronic / Engineering Product Development / Engineering Systems and Design / Industrial and Systems / Information Systems Technology and Design / Mechanical / Mechanical Design and Manufacturing / Mechatronics)
- Logistics (Logistics and Operation Management / Supply Chain Management)

Keppel Group
http://www.kepcorp.comWith a global footprint in over 30 countries, Keppel Corporation leverages its international network, resources and talents to grow its key businesses. It aims to be the Provider of Choice for Solutions to the Offshore & Marine Industries, Sustainable Environment and Urban Living, guided by its key business thrusts of Sustaining Growth, Empowering Lives and Nurturing Communities.
The Keppel Group of Companies includes Keppel Offshore & Marine, Keppel Infrastructure, Keppel Telecommunications & Transportation (Keppel T&T) and Keppel Land, among others. With people as a core asset, Keppel continues to actively grow the capabilities and capacities of its worldwide manpower and talent pool.
To lead the Group into future phases of growth, Keppel adopts a holistic approach towards hiring, developing and motivating our employees, and aligning our workforce with a common set of core values to influence behaviour and shape the corporate culture of our operations across the globe.
Scholars will undergo internships during their vacations and begin their careers in their sponsoring business units after graduation. Those who perform outstandingly will be considered for cross- BU and overseas postings and sponsorships for further studies. Scholars can also look forward to participate in leadership and talent development programmes and to be part of Keppel Young Leaders to lead high-impact projects and cross-border assignments beyond their job routines.
Potential Career Path:
“Challenge yourself to grow beyond with us. Be a Keppelite.”
Overview
The Scholarship provides leadership programmes to fast track the career of high calibre talents.
Successful candidates will undergo a professional and management development with the businesses. Outstanding performers with high potential will be provided with opportunities to undertake cross-business unit and / or overseas postings.
- Building and Real Estate (Project and Facilities Management / Real Estate)
- Business and Accountancy (Accountancy / Business / Business Administration / Business Management / Finance)
- Economics
- Engineering (Chemical / Civil / Electrical and Electronic / Electrical / Engineering Systems and Design / Engineering Product Development / Industrial and Systems / Mechanical)

Micron
http://sg.micron.com/Micron is one of the world’s leading providers of advanced semiconductor solutions. Its worldwide operations manufacture and market a full range of memory technologies, packaging solutions and semiconductor systems for use in computing, consumer, networking and mobile products.
During their internships and subsequent career development within the company, scholars will learn about data and metrics-driven decision making, accountability to customers and the critical need to innovate and be efficient in the industry. They will be given rigorous training on fabrication tools and personal development skills while taking on challenging assignments both locally and abroad. Micron provides a dynamic environment and opportunities for collaboration across borders.
Potential Career Path:
Micron offers ample opportunities for your career development along two general paths – technical and managerial. Is your passion in technology innovation and engineering a brighter future? That may set you on the technical path. Or do you see yourself as a people and/or business leader? Then you might be managerial material. Micron’s internal job opportunity program also allows you to swap paths mid-way should positions be available as you clarify your career aspirations and uncover your true potential.
- Computer Science
- Engineering (Chemical / Civil / Electrical / Electronic / Industrial and Systems / Materials / Mechanical Design and Manufacturing / Mechanical)
- Science (Applied Chemistry / Applied Physics / Chemistry and Biological Chemistry / Physics)

Sembcorp Industries Ltd
http://www.sembcorp.comStrike Forth to Make a Difference.
Sembcorp Industries is a fast-growing energy, water, marine and urban development group with operations across six continents. Their businesses help people improve their quality of life, enabling individuals and communities to achieve the future they envision.
Considering the scale and impact of Sembcorp’s global business, it makes perfect sense that their people are bright, visionary self-started who make things happen as a team and lead the way in achieving a tangible difference in the lives of others.
If you believe in working on things that matter beyond today – Sembcorp wants to meet you. If you are ready to be part of a team which continually matters – Sembcorp wants to meet you.
As a scholar, you will be exposed to different aspects of Sembcorp’s global business, and play a vital role in achieving their overall business strategy and goals. With Sembcorp, you will enjoy a career that is challenging and satisfying in an engaging and nurturing environment that provides support throughout your scholarship journey. For that difference which matters. Choose Sembcorp now.
Potential Career Path:
People development is a key focus of Sembcorp’s strategy and they believe that the career opportunities and structured development framework offered are their key to attracting, motivating and retaining employees to support its growth. To be a high performance organisation, it is crucial to develop a competent, capable and motivated workforce that can meet the business challenges of today and tomorrow.
My Career Journey @ Sembcorp framework undergrids their people development initiatives. It encompasses three aspects:
i. Strategic workforce planning
Precise growth areas within Sembcorp are mapped, allowing them a clear picture of skills and capabilities required and helping them ensure that the right people are in the right jobs, and can be deployed in the right locations.
ii. Competency framework
The competency framework spells out the competencies and behaviours expected of a Sembcorp employee. The framework is deployed through recruitment, assessment, development and career progression.
iii. Development journey
Employees are developed through on-the-job learning, exposure and formal training delivered through the Sembcorp Enablement Centre, as well as a mentorship programme for high-potential employees.
- Building and Real Estate (Industrial Parks Management / Property Management)
- Engineering (Architecture and Sustainable Design / Chemical / Civil / Electrical / Environmental / Maritime Studies / Marine / Mechanical Offshore / Naval Architecture)

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd
http://www.stengg.comST Engineering (Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd) is an integrated engineering group specialising in innovative solutions and services in four business sectors: aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine. The Group rank among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange and is one of Asia’s largest defence and engineering groups. ST Engineering serves commercial and defence customers in over 100 countries across the globe. Round the world, ST Engineering have more than 23,000 employees.
Scholars can look forward to challenging internships with companies within the ST Engineering Group. They will be matched with mentors and will have opportunities to interact with the senior management team. Upon graduation, they will begin fulfilling careers in the business sector of their choice and be assured of exciting challenges locally and abroad.
Potential Career Path:
ST Engineering (Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd) hopes to help nurture the young by providing an avenue for individuals with excellent academic results and outstanding achievements in co-curricular activities, to pursue their university studies. Through the scholarship scheme, ST Engineering hopes to increase the pipeline of capable and talented people for the top positions in their Group.
You can look forward to choosing a career from their four main businesses – Aerospace, Electronics, Land Systems and Marine, each offering its own unique challenges and rewards. With their global business presence, you are assured of challenging opportunities both locally and abroad.
- Engineering (excluding Bioengineering / Chemical/ Chemical & Biomolecular / Civil / Maritime Studies)
- Information and Communication Technology (Computing / Computer Engineering / Computer Science / Information Systems Management/ Information and Communications Technology (Software Engineering) / Information Technology)




