Protection & Automation Technician Internship Program

Job Family : Electrification & Automation

Req ID : 483577

Here at Siemens , we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That's why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Transform the everyday with us!

Siemens Smart Infrastructure is looking for interns for our Electrification and Automation division in Wendell, NC to support our portfolio of protectionand automation products and solutions. A variety of opportunities are available across the business supporting project design tasks, operations, product development, special projects and process improvements.

We are seeking qualified candidates for our Protection& Automation Internship Progam beginning Spring-Summer in January 2026.This program is based in Wendell, NC.

Our Protection & Automation TechnicianInternship Program offers hands-on experience inside our PanelAssembly Workshop (PA PAWS) in Wendell, NC - where our Siemens SIPANELSs,Industrial Control Panels (ICPs) are built to power the control systems that protect and automate electrical substations.

This internship is designed for students pursuingassociates degrees who want to develop technical skills in electricalassembly, protection, and automation systems while working side-by-side with experienced Siemens mentors.

A successful internship can lead directly into ourfull-time Protection & Automation Technician Development Program (PA TDP) after graduation.

What You'll Do

Assistin assembling and wiring industrial control panels forelectrical substations.

Learnand apply wire cutting, crimping, and routing best practices usingSiemens standards.

Support paneltesting and verification , including electrical safety checks,continuity testing, and documentation.

Gainexposure to fiber optic and Ethernet testing used inmodern protection and automation systems.

Participatein real-world Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) withcustomers and Siemens engineers.

Collaboratewith experienced technicians and engineers to learn how protectionrelays and automation devices integrate into substationapplications.

Throughout the program, you'll gain exposure to :

Hands-onexperience in Protection & Automation technologies usedacross utilities, data centers, and renewable energy systems.

Mentorshipfrom Siemens experts in engineering, manufacturing, and quality.

Exposureto Siemens' Power Academy training curriculum.

Potentialfast-track into the PA Technician Development Program (PA TDP) uponsuccessful completion and graduation.

You'll win us over by having the followingqualifications :

Currentlyenrolled in an Electrical Engineering , ElectricalSystems Technology , Electronics Engineering Technology , orrelated program (Associate level).

Inyour final year or approaching graduation (eligible towork at least 20 hours / week).

Interestedin learning how power systems, protection relays, and automation panelswork together.

Demonstratedattention to detail, teamwork, and commitment to safety.

Proficiencyin English, including reading, writing, and speaking.

Mustbe able to lift parts or sub-assemblies weighing up to 50 lbsoccasionally.

Applicantsmust be legally authorized for employment within the United States withoutthe need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Siemensoffers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Detailsregarding our benefits can be found here :

Additionally,interns for Siemens are eligible to contribute into our 401K program.

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Organization : Smart Infrastructure

Job Type : Part-time

Category : Internal Services