ST Engineering is one of Asia’s largest
defence and engineering groups,
providing innovative solutions and
services in the aerospace, electronics,
land systems, and marine sectors.
One would be hard-pressed to find a
name that is more established than ST
Engineering in Singapore’s engineering
sector. Formed in 1997, ST Engineering has
grown to become one of the largest companies
listed on the Singapore Exchange today.
Despite being a primarily Singaporean
organisation, ST Engineering’s field of influence
extends across the oceans. Serving customers
worldwide with over 100 subsidiaries and
associated companies in the US, Europe, Asia,
and Australasia, ST Engineering is truly a global
organisation.
For exceptional individuals who have a
passion for engineering, a scholarship with
ST Engineering might just be the right choice
for you. Aspiring engineering scholars looking
to join the organisation are spoilt for choice,
with future career paths set on the aerospace,
electronics, land systems and marine sectors.
There is something for you as long as you are
interested in the world of engineering.
We talk to Low Jin Yi (an ST Engineering
Scholar) and Wong Wen Hao (an ST Aerospace
Local Scholar) to find out more about how their
respective scholarships have enriched their
lives.
A Dynamic Organisation
The chance to work in an illustrious
organisation like ST Engineering is not
something to make light of. A career in ST
Engineering is a lifelong journey, through
which one receives learning opportunities and
achieves personal and professional growth.
Low Jin Yi
ST Engineering Scholar
Designation:
Engineer, Mechanical Department,
Benoi Yard, ST Marine
Studied:
Master of Mechanical Engineering (MEng),
Imperial College London
After discovering the ST Engineering
Scholarship through the BrightSparks portal, Jin
Yi immediately knew that it was what he wanted.
He explains, “Beyond the monetary benefit, the
scholarship offered an attractive career in the
fi eld of mechanical engineering in both defence
and commercial sectors. Furthermore, because
ST Engineering is a large organisation, I knew
I would have the ability to comfortably explore
my career options.”
Wen Hao's story is not too different. With
aerospace engineering as his career of
choice, he had his eyes on the ST Aerospace
Scholarship. He shares, “The concept of man
taking flight has always fascinated me. When
it came down to it, it was almost impossible
to refuse a scholarship that allowed me to be
part of one of biggest aerospace companies in
Singapore. I was just excited at the prospect of
being part of a dynamic company that covers all
the areas of aviation – including maintenance,
overhaul, design, and engineering.”
An Engineer’s Life
For those who have a hunger for engineering
knowledge, ST Engineering offers no shortage
of opportunities to learn and explore various
engineering aspects.
Jin Yi, who is working under ST Marine as an
engineer in the Mechanical Department of Benoi
Yard, tells us more about his profession. He
shares, “My current job scope includes managing
a team of specialists to perform mechanical
repairs for naval vessels. Every day, my team
ensures that all the equipment and mechanical
systems on board the vessels are adequately
maintained. This task involves managing spare
parts and engaging with qualified contractors
to carry out necessary repairs. We also work
closely with the ships' repair managers in order
to meet the requirements of the ships' owners.”
Wong Wen Hao
ST Aerospace Local Scholar
Designation:
Senior Engineer, ST Aerospace
Studied:
Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace
Engineering (First-Class Honours),
Nanyang Technological University
"Learn with intent and purpose. Invest in experiences that drive you
out of your comfort zone. Make happiness a priority. Being a scholar isn’t
just about knowledge and ability – it is also about knowing who you are.
Only then will you know how you can truly contribute to the company."
As a Senior Engineer at ST Aerospace, Wen
Hao enjoys the rigors and challenges of his
work. He explains, “Being a flight test engineer
is a challenging task. It includes the sizing up
of test requirements, writing of test plans and
procedures, and coordinating between pilots,
regulatory bodies, customers and technical
experts. It sounds very administrative, but the
pre-flight preparation must be comprehensive
to ensure a successful flight test. I have also
been involved in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)
and commercial flight tests, which cover a
range of tests including flying qualities, fire
protection systems, verification of avionics, and
performance testing. All this preparation is done
to ensure that we are able to react to anomalies
in a timely and effective manner. It’s a lot of
tedious hard work, but the satisfaction that you
derive from it is immense.”
Exciting Opportunities
The engineering sector continually provides
new opportunities and offers massive space
for one to reach his/her full potential. You can
expect to undertake many new and exciting
initiatives when you join ST Engineering, such
as the ones that Jin Yi has been involved in. He
recounts, “During one of my internships, I was
attached to the Engineering Design Centre’s
mechanical team for a ROPAX vessel. This was
the first ever specialised vessel constructed
outside a European shipyard. I even had the
opportunity to witness the christening of an
Anchor Handling Tug and Support (AHTS)
vessel that was launched within ST Marine's
yard premises. It was quite thrilling to get to
experience these events, and I can’t wait to see
what else I get to be a part of in my career with
ST Engineering.”
Wen Hao looks forward to the future too,
claiming, “Aviation tends to be at the forefront
of technological developments. As one of the
largest third-party maintenance, repair and
overhaul (MRO) companies, ST Aerospace is in
a great position to influence change in modern
day aviation. Additionally, the UAV industry will
continue to grow in terms of capabilities and
endurance. I hope ST Aerospace is able to gain
a larger market share in the UAV business, and
develop exciting new products with its growth
as a design house.”
As for the next generation of ST Engineering
scholars, Jin Yi advises, “The best way one can
prepare for the scholarship interview process
is to be yourself and honest in your replies to
questions posed – there are no right or wrong
answers in an interview. Try to have a positive
mindset in whatever you do, because that is
what carries you through the tough times during
your studies and working life.”
Wen Hao rounds off with advice of his own,
saying, “Learn with intent and purpose. Invest in
experiences that drive you out of your comfort
zone. Make happiness a priority. Being a scholar
isn’t just about knowledge and ability – it is
also about knowing who you are. Only then will
you know how you can truly contribute to the
company.”