Hands-On Power Protection & Automation Technician Trainee

Siemens; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 66,125,000 - 77,146,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Wendell, NC, is launching the Power Protection & Automation Production Technician Development Program (PPA PTDP), a one-year, hands-on training inside the Panel Assembly Workshop (PAWS). The program covers panel assembly, wiring, safety, and testing, with field experience supporting installation and FAT/SAT on real customer projects.

Phase 1–4 build a foundation in protection & automation, with rotations across utilities and data centers, emphasizing safety, quality, and hands-on

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering, 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.
• In your final year or approaching graduation (eligible to work full‑time during the summer, and at least 30 hours/week during the semester).
• Willingness to travel extensively, up to 10 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.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Legal authorization to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Hands‑on training in panel assembly, electrical components, wiring, schematics, safety, and quality standards.
• Quality testing and verification, including wiring inspections, continuity testing, fiber optics, Ethernet communications, and FAT support.
• Protection relay preparation, firmware loading, configuration, and bench verification.
• Field service rotation supporting customer projects, including installation, wiring modifications, repairs, and SAT.

Skills

Hands-on technical work

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

Associate degree in Engineering/related field

Job description

Siemens in Wendell, NC, is launching the Power Protection & Automation Production Technician Development Program (PPA PTDP), a one-year, hands-on training inside the Panel Assembly Workshop (PAWS). The program covers panel assembly, wiring, safety, and testing, with field experience supporting installation and FAT/SAT on real customer projects.

Phase 1–4 build a foundation in protection & automation, with rotations across utilities and data centers, emphasizing safety, quality, and hands-on