Student Stories

The feeling of accomplishment upon successfully troubleshooting an issue or when a machine has been fixed is an excitement and satisfaction that I always felt led me to delve into the field of Engineering.

As an Associate Test Engineer at a semiconductor company, my role involves assembling semiconductor machines and troubleshooting electrical/electronic components. My diploma was in Precision Engineering, but the industry I’m in is geared towards the electronic industry. With little knowledge about electronics, I decided to pursue an Electrical and Electronics Degree to understand my job and perform better at work.

Through months of research and comparing every institution in Singapore, I eventually decided to enrol with Coventry University at PSB Academy. The university has a well-balanced curriculum and has good rankings. The STEM Campus is also centrally located, which is ideal, especially for those who have to balance a full-time job and family commitments.

Before Covid-19, lessons were conducted face-to-face. It was conducive with lots of interactions between lecturers and students, making learning more accessible and interactive. Classes were well-spread throughout the week so that we can juggle between work, family, and studies throughout the whole programme. Even when classes transited to online mode due to Covid-19, classes remained flexible. The lectures were recorded and made easily accessible through the student portal, which allowed us to watch them when we missed the actual lessons due to work. From basic troubleshooting to validation of the issue, I’ve gained a set of technical skills and expanded my knowledge, which I was able to apply to my day-to-day role.

Even as I completed my degree, the pursuit of knowledge never stops, especially when the current market is so competitive. In the future, I hope to continue my Master’s Degree and continue in this line of work where troubleshooting is the central part of the job scope.