Field Service Technician Training Program – Power Protection & Automation

Siemens; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal per diem

Planned PTO days

Company vehicle for travel

Job summary

Siemens in the United States offers a one-year, full-time Field Technician Development Program (PPA FTDP) for recent technical graduates. Training occurs in Wendell, NC with rotations across the United States to support power protection and automation projects.

You will work with experienced Siemens technicians, gain hands-on experience, and grow in areas such as relay testing, protection systems, and field safety. Extensive travel is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Power Systems Technology, Electronics, or related field.
• Willingness to travel up to 40 weeks per year to customer sites across the United States.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Passion for hands-on technical work and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support testing and commissioning of power protection and automation systems.
• Perform switchgear testing and protection system verification.
• Read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Document test results and communicate technical issues to engineering teams.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Willing to travel

Education

Associate degree

Tools

SIPROTEC

DIGSI 5

Omicron

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.

Program includes:

• Phase 1: Approximately 10–12 weeks of initial training in Wendell, North Carolina, covering power system fundamentals, electrical and field safety, technical drawings, wiring, factory assembly, quality testing, and hands‑on equipment experience.
• Phases 2–4: Three field service rotations of approximately 8–10 weeks each, supporting customer projects across the United States.
• Additional technical training in Wendell between rotations, focused on protection relays, automation systems, communication networks, testing equipment, and commissioning practices.

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.

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 non‑standard 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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