• Protection & Automation Technician Internship…

    Siemens (Wendell, NC)


    **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 **protection and 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 & AutomationEngineering Spring-Summer Internship beginning in January 2026. Thisprogram is based in Wendell, NC.

     

    Our **Protection & Automation TechnicianInternship Program** offers hands-on experience inside our **PanelAssembly Workshop (PA PAWS)** in Wendell, NC - where 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

    + Assist in **assemblingand wiring** industrial control panels for electrical substations.

    + Learn andapply **wire cutting, crimping, and routing best practices** usingSiemens standards.

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

    + Gain exposureto **fiber optic and Ethernet testing** used in modernprotection and automation systems.

    + Participate inreal-world **Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)** with customersand 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.

    + Mentorship fromSiemens experts in engineering, manufacturing, and quality.

    + Exposure toSiemens’ **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 following qualifications:

    + Currently enrolledin an **Electrical Engineering** , **Electrical SystemsTechnology** , **Electronics Engineering Technology** , or relatedprogram (Associate level).

    + In your **finalyear** or approaching graduation (eligible to work at least 20hours/week).

    + Interested inlearning how power systems, protection relays, and automation panels worktogether.

    + Demonstratedattention to detail, teamwork, and commitment to safety.

    + Proficiency inEnglish, including reading, writing, and speaking.

    + Must be able tolift parts or sub-assemblies weighing up to 50 lbs occasionally.

    + Applicants mustbe legally authorized for employment within the United States without theneed for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

    You’llbenefit from:

    + Siemens offers a variety ofhealth and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding ourbenefits can be found here: **https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html**

    + The pay for this positionis $20.00/hour. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher dependingon budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, andpremium geographic location. Additionally, interns for Siemens are eligibleto contribute into our 401K program.

    **About Siemens** :

    We are a global technology company focused on industry,

    infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient

    factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to

    sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology

    with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about

    Siemens here (https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company.html) .

    Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our DiverseGlobal Workforce:

    We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully

    committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a

    workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we

    attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We

    welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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    **Organization:** Smart Infrastructure

    **Job Type:** Part-time

    **Category:** Internal Services