SIT Career Nexus - Engineering Internship (Food Ingredients)

Date: 22 Jan 2026

Country: Singapore

Location:

Boon Lay, SG

Function: Operations

About Us

As a leading provider of high-quality food and beverage ingredients, we work with farming communities across the globe to grow, source and produce ingredients that are good for consumers, farmers, and the world around us. We supply household food brands and manufacturers worldwide with cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ingredients which are often grown on our own farms and estates and sourced from hundreds of thousands of farmers across ~50 countries. Along with our diverse manufacturing and innovation capabilities, this means we can provide ingredients for a range of products, from a plant-based latte mix to an almond based snack bar or a dairy-free ice cream.  Making a positive impact on people and planet is a core component of our Purpose, to be the change for good food and a healthy future. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Product Information

Cocoa

We are a leading supplier of cocoa beans and cocoa ingredients, including cocoa powder, cocoa butter, and cocoa liquor, ranking among the top three processors worldwide. We are a cocoa supplier that provides great natural cocoa ingredients to customers all over the world, working with partners across the supply chain to create indulgent treats for consumers while helping to provide a positive future for cocoa. We work closely with our customers to inspire new concepts and solve for challenges they face in developing new cocoa products for their consumers, while delivering value to their business. Building on two decades of supporting farmers and cocoa-growing communities, around the world, we launched Cocoa Compass in October 2019, with the report published in 2024 winning Sustainability Report of the Year at the UK Green Business Awards! It sets challenging goals to tackle the key issues facing the cocoa supply chain by 2030, with interim milestones for action. We are proud to have already achieved, in 2020, 100% traceability and deforestation monitoring in our direct cocoa supply chain. We source from nine regions across Africa, South America and Asia and operate processing, milling, and refining facilities close to major consumption markets in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Our cocoa brand portfolio includes deZaan, with over 100 years of excellence, Unicao, Joanes, Macao, Husyman, as well as Britannia specialty fats

Job Description

The internship provides students with practical exposure to real-world engineering environments. The internship is intended to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and industrial application, particularly within a process-plant setting.

The internship shall be carried out in a recognized industrial organization such as a process plant, manufacturing facility, or production environment where mechanical systems and process equipment are actively used.

Objectives of the Internship:

To gain hands-on experience with mechanical systems used in process plants
To understand the operation and maintenance of process equipment
To apply engineering principles learned in coursework to real industrial situations
To develop problem-solving, teamwork, and professional communication skills
To gain awareness of industrial safety, health, and environmental practices

Scope of Training:

During the internship period, the student is expected to be exposed to the following areas:

Operation of process equipment such as mills, pumps, gearboxes, mixers, and conveyors
Preventive and corrective maintenance practices
Monitoring of process parameters including temperature, pressure, and flow rate
Basic troubleshooting of mechanical faults
Participate / leading continuous improvement project

Roles and Responsibilities of the Intern:

Assist engineers and technicians in daily plant operations
Participating in routine inspections and maintenance activities
Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Establish risk management
Maintain records of tasks performed and observations made
Comply with all safety rules and regulations within the plant

Requirements

Requirements:

Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Mechantronics Engineering

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the internship, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate basic understanding of process-plant mechanical systems
Identify common mechanical issues in rotating and process equipment
Understand the importance of maintenance, lubrication, and reliability
Apply safety practices in an industrial environment
Exhibit professional work ethics and responsibility

Conclusion:

The internship requirement ensures that students gain meaningful industrial exposure and practical knowledge relevant to mechanical engineering in a process-plant environment. Successful completion of the internship prepares students for future professional practice and advanced engineering studies.

ofi is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to racial or ethnic origin, color, age, religion or belief, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.