Software Engineer Intern (Realtime Equipment Communication and Factory Automation Solution)

Work Location: Orchard, Singapore

INSPHERE TECHNOLOGY is a Singapore-based software innovation company established in 2010, providing SECS/GEM connectivity and automation solutions for factory and equipment/tools in the semiconductor, photovoltaic and data storage (HDD) industries. We serve global clients, including equipment manufacturers and end-user fabs, with cutting-edge solutions that enable smart factory integration and automation.

About the Role:

As a Software Engineer Intern, you will work closely with experienced software engineers to design, develop, and maintain mission critical applications used in semiconductor manufacturing environments.

This is a hands-on, coding-focused role that connects software with real factory equipment. You will gain practical experience in equipment automation, real-time communication, system integration, interfacing with PLC, factory host connectivity, APIs, and reusable software components.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance C#, C++, frontend applications under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Maintain and develop SECS/GEM communication protocol software.
• Develop software interfaces that communicate with PLCs through supported industrial communication protocols.
• Support the integration of software applications with semiconductor equipment, industrial devices, and factory systems.
• Write unit tests and support system and integration testing activities.
• Build or maintain simulators and test tools for validating equipment, PLC, and factory host communications.
• Debug and troubleshoot application and communication issues in development and test environments.
• Use approved AI-assisted tools to support coding, refactoring, testing, and technical documentation.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this internship, you should have:

• Good foundational knowledge of C#, .NET, and WPF application development.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools, such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar tools, to support coding, testing, learning, and documentation.
• Familiarity with Windows development environments. Exposure to Linux is an advantage.
• Good analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• A curious mindset and a strong interest in exploring emerging technologies, modern development tools, and current software engineering practices.
• A willingness to ask questions, experiment, learn from feedback, and continuously improve the quality of your work.
• Minimum of 6 months commitment.
• Fresh grads are welcome to apply.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience developing C# and .NET software for real semiconductor manufacturing environments: equipment automation, real-time communication, alarm handling, event reporting, and production-data exchange.
• Experience integrating software with PLCs, industrial equipment, and factory host systems.
• Experience working with APIs, communication protocols, reusable software components, simulators, and engineering tools.
• Guidance and technical mentorship from experienced software engineers.
• Practical experience with code reviews, unit testing, debugging, integration testing, documentation, and modern software engineering practices.
• The opportunity to be considered for a regular full-time position based on your performance, attitude, suitability, and the Company’s business needs.