Protection & Automation Technician Internship Program

Overview

Assist in assembling, wiring, and testing industrial control panels for substations.

Key Responsibilities

• factory acceptance
• panel testing
• safety checks
• protection relays
• wire cutting
• panel assembly

Tasks

-Participate in real-world Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) with customers and Siemens engineers. -Support panel testing and verification, including electrical safety checks, continuity testing, and documentation. -Collaborate with experienced technicians and engineers to learn how protection relays and automation devices integrate into substation applications. -Learn and apply wire cutting, crimping, and routing best practices using Siemens standards. -Assist in assembling and wiring industrial control panels for electrical substations.

Requirements

• protection automation
• electrical engineering
• siemens poweracademy
• teamwork
• safety
• english

What You Bring

-Potential fast-track into the PA Technician Development Program (PA TDP) upon successful completion and graduation. -Applicants must be legally authorized for employment within the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. -Must be able to lift parts or sub-assemblies weighing up to 50 lbs occasionally. -Demonstrated attention to detail, teamwork, and commitment to safety. -Exposure to Siemens’ Power Academy training curriculum. -Proficiency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking. -In your final year or approaching graduation (eligible to work at least 20 hours/week). -Hands-on experience in Protection & Automation technologies used across utilities, data centers, and renewable energy systems. -Currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, or related program (Associate level).

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Benefits

-Mentorship from Siemens experts in engineering, manufacturing, and quality. -Additionally, interns for Siemens are eligible to contribute into our 401K program. -Gain exposure to fiber optic and Ethernet testing used in modern protection and automation systems.

About Siemens

-The company drives progress with solutions in electrification, automation, and digitalization across industries. -With cutting-edge products and services, it leads sustainable innovation for industries like energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure. -Its impressive portfolio includes smart grids, automated factories, advanced healthcare technologies, and solutions for urban mobility. -Siemens’ digital solutions enhance efficiency and sustainability in everything from smart buildings to electric vehicles. -It has contributed to iconic projects, including energy-efficient train systems and automation in key industrial sectors. -Transforming how industries use digital technology to optimize operations and tackle global challenges.

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Visa Sponsorship

-applicants must be legally authorized to work in the united states. -no employer-sponsored work authorization will be provided.