Job Family: Electrification & Automation
Req ID: 520546
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!
Take your first step into an exciting field service career with Siemens, a global leader in power protection and automation. We are seeking qualified candidates for our Power Protection & Automation ProductionTechnician Development Training Program (PPA PTDP) beginning January 4, 2027 .
ProgramOverview:
The Protection& Automation Production Technician Development Program (PPA PTDP) provides a one-year, hands-on training experience inside Siemens’ PanelAssembly Workshop (PAWS) in Wendell, NC, the facility that builds IndustrialControl Panels (ICPs) used in automation and protection systems for electricalsubstations across North America.
You’ll develop a strong foundation in Protection & Automation fundamentals, panel assembly, wiring, quality testing, Siemens Power Academy coursework, safety, and on-the-job mentoring, with additional field experience supporting installation, troubleshooting, FATs, and SATs on real customer projects.
The program
includes:
- Phase 1: Hands-on training in panel assembly, electrical components,wiring, schematics, safety, and quality standards.
- Phase 2 :Quality testing and verification, including wiring inspections, continuitytesting, fiber optics, Ethernet communications, and support of FactoryAcceptance Testing (FAT).
- Phase 3: Protection relay preparation, firmware loading, configuration,and bench verification.
- Phase 4: Field service rotation supporting customer projects, includinginstallation, wiring modifications, component replacement,troubleshooting, repairs, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
Throughout the program, you will work alongside experienced Siemens technicians and engineers supporting utilities, data centers, manufacturing facilities, renewable energy projects, and other critical power infrastructure.
At the conclusion of the PA TDP, participants - based on performance and personal interests, may:
- Select their preferred technical area to continue contributing long-term (e.g., Assembly, Quality Testing, or Siprotec Technician).
- Serve as mentors for incoming PA PTDP cohorts, guiding future generations of Siemens technicians.
- Pursue a 4-year Engineering degree, supported through Siemens’ Tuition Reimbursement Program, enabling continued education and professional growth while remaining part of the Siemens team.
You’ll make animpact by:
- Building, wiring, and testing Protection & Automation controlpanels.
- Installing, replacing, and troubleshooting electrical and automationcomponents.
- Performing wiring modifications, rewiring, and equipment repairs.
- Reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technicaldocumentation.
- Supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing(SAT), and commissioning activities.
- Following Siemens and customer safety,quality, and site requirements.
You’ll win usover by having the following qualifications:
- Associate degree in Engineering,Electrical Engineering Technology, Power Systems Technology, Electronics,Electromechanical Technology, or a related technical field.
- Passion for innovation, hands-ontechnical work, and problem-solving.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, andorganizational skills.
- Willingness to travel extensively, up to 10weeks per year, including Monday–Friday travel to customer sites acrossthe United States and occasional Sunday travel.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, ornonstandard schedules based on project needs.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Legal authorization to work in the UnitedStates on a continual and permanent basis.
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Organization: Smart Infrastructure
Job Type: Full-time
Category: Internal Services