Field Service Technician Training Program – Power Protection & Automation

Siemens; Columbus (NC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal per diem

Structured PTO

Company vehicle for travel

Job summary

Siemens invites recent graduates to join the Power Protection & Automation Field Technician Development Program (PPA FTDP), a full-time, one-year training path focused on testing, commissioning, and field service support for power protection systems.

Participants gain hands-on experience with SIPROTEC relays, testing equipment, and industrial networks, with regional placements across the US, mentorship, and structured rotations, plus travel up to 40 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Power Systems Technology, Electronics, or a related technical field.
• Willingness to travel extensively, up to 40 weeks per year, including Monday–Friday travel to customer sites across the United States and occasional Sunday travel.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Supporting factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Gaining hands-on experience with SIPROTEC relays, DIGSI 5, Omicron test equipment, and SICAM A8000.

Skills

Electrical testing

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Willingness to travel

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

SIPROTEC

DIGSI 5

Omicron test equipment

SICAM A8000

IEC 61850

Job description

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, thereby 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 Field Technician Development Program (PPA FTDP) beginning January 19th, 2027.

Program Overview:

The PPA FTDP is a full-time, one-year development program for recent associate degree graduates interested in supporting the testing and commissioning of power protection and automation systems. Positions may be based in multiple regions across the United States.

As part of the Siemens Smart Infrastructure Electrification & Automation team, you will participate in a structured program combining technical training, hands‑on factory experience, mentorship, and field service rotations.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Supporting factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Performing switchgear functional testing, relay injection testing, and protection system verification.
• Reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Gaining hands‑on experience with SIPROTEC relays, DIGSI 5, Omicron test equipment, SICAM A8000, IEC 61850, industrial networks, and fiber‑optic systems.
• Documenting test results and communicating technical issues to engineering and project teams.
• Following Siemens and customer safety, quality, and site requirements.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Power Systems Technology, Electronics, Electromechanical Technology, or a related technical field.
• Passion for innovation, hands‑on technical work, and problem‑solving.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively, up to 40 weeks per year, including Monday–Friday travel to customer sites across the United States and occasional Sunday travel.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or nonstandard schedules based on project needs.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis.

You can expect to:

• Be part of a high-impact development program focused on field service and power protection and automation.
• Be eligible for overtime in accordance with business needs and applicable policies.
• Receive a meal per diem during eligible business travel, in accordance with Siemens travel policies.
• Benefit from a structured PTO schedule aligned with the program, including 15 planned PTO days and three floating holidays.
• Develop technical skills in protection and automation systems, relay testing, digital substation technologies, communication protocols, and commissioning.
• Utilize company vehicle for customer travel, upon meeting company policy requirements.

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 and advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose that adds real value for customers.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in Our Diverse Global Workforce

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society while attracting the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experience. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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