Power Protection & Automation Technician Internship Program

Power Protection & Automation Technician Internship Program (August 2026)

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.

Our Protection & Automation Technician Internship Program begins Fall ’26 – Spring ’27, starting August 17th, 2026, and is based in Wendell, NC. The program offers hands‑on experience inside our Panel Assembly Workshop (PA PAWS) where Siemens SIPANELS and Industrial Control Panels (ICPs) are built to power the control systems that protect and automate electrical substations.

This internship is designed for students pursuing associate degrees who want to develop technical skills in electrical assembly, protection, and automation systems while working side‑by‑side with experienced Siemens mentors. A successful internship can lead directly into our full‑time roles after graduation as Protection & Automation Technician Development Program (PA TDP) and PA Electro‑Mechanical Assembler Technician.

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

• Hands‑on experience in Protection & Automation technologies used across utilities, data centers, and renewable energy systems.
• Mentorship from Siemens experts in engineering, manufacturing and quality.
• Exposure to Siemens’
  Power Academy training curriculum.
• Potential fast‑track into the PA Technician roles such as Electro‑Mechanical Assembler and Technician Development Program (TDP) upon successful completion and graduation.

• Currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering
  , Electrical Systems Technology
  , Electronics Engineering Technology or related associate‑level program.
• In your final year or approaching graduation (eligible to work full‑time during the summer and at least 30 hours per week during the semester).
• Interested in learning how power systems, protection relays and automation panels work together.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, teamwork and commitment to safety.
• Proficiency in English, including reading, writing and speaking.
• Must be able to lift parts or sub‑assemblies weighing up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment within the United States without the need for current or future employer‑sponsored work authorization.
• Interns are eligible to contribute to our 401(k) program.
• Details regarding our benefits can be found at

The hourly pay range for this position is $20.00 per hour for first‑time interns or $20.50 per hour for returning interns. The actual wage offered may vary based on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills and qualifications.

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, disability unrelated to ability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.