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Protection & Automation Technician Intern

Job in Wendell, Wake County, North Carolina, 27591, USA
Listing for: Siemens
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-09-09
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Test Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25000 - 30000 USD Yearly USD 25000.00 30000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Wendell

Launch your career in power systems, protection, and automation while gaining hands‑on experience with industry‑leading Siemens technology.

Protection & Automation Technician Intern Siemens Smart Infrastructure | Wendell, NC

Start Date:

January 4, 2027

Are you interested in electrical systems, automation, and hands‑on technical work? Siemens is seeking students pursuing associate degrees to join our Protection & Automation Internship Training Program in Wendell, NC.

This internship offers real‑world experience building and testing the control panels used to protect and automate electrical substations that power utilities, data centers, and critical infrastructure. You'll work alongside experienced Siemens technicians and engineers while developing skills that can lead to full‑time career opportunities after graduation.

What You’ll Gain
  • Hands‑on experience with protection and automation technologies
  • Mentorship from Siemens engineering, manufacturing, and quality experts
  • Exposure to Siemens Power Academy training
  • Participation in customer‑facing Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
  • Potential pathway into Siemens full‑time roles, including the Protection & Automation Technician Development Program (PA TDP) and Electro‑Mechanical Assembler Technician
What You’ll D
  • Assemble and wire industrial control panels for electrical substations
  • Learn wire cutting, crimping, routing, and assembly techniques using Siemens standards
  • Support electrical testing, safety checks, continuity testing, and documentation
  • Gain exposure to fiber optical and Ethernet testing
  • Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) with Siemens engineers and customers
  • Learn how protection relays and automation devices are applied in modern power systems
Qualifications
  • Currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Automation, or related Associate degree program
  • Interest in power systems, protection, and automation technologies
  • Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and commitment to safety
  • Proficient in English (written and verbal)
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship
  • Siemens interns are also eligible to contribute to our 401(k) program.
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