Protection & Automation Tech – Production Training Program

Siemens; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Wendell, NC offers the Power Protection & Automation Production Technician Development Training Program (PPA PTDP), a one-year, hands-on program inside the Panel Assembly Workshop (PAWS). It begins January 4, 2027 and covers panel assembly, wiring, testing, and field support on customer projects.

Ideal candidates are in their final year of an engineering/tech degree, able to work full-time in summer and part-time during the semester, and willing to travel up to 10 weeks per year while

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Final year student eligible for full-time summer work.
• Willingness to travel up to 10 weeks/year.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Available for overtime as needed.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Passion for hands-on technical work and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Phase 1: Hands-on training in panel assembly, electrical components, wiring, schematics, safety, and quality standards.
• Phase 2: Quality testing and verification, including wiring inspections, continuity testing, fiber optics, Ethernet, and FAT support.
• Phase 3: Protection relay preparation, firmware loading, configuration, and bench verification.
• Phase 4: Field service rotation supporting customer projects, including installation, wiring modifications, troubleshooting, repairs, and SAT.

Skills

Hands-on technical work

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Willingness to travel

Overtime availability

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

Associate degree in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Siemens in Wendell, NC offers the Power Protection & Automation Production Technician Development Training Program (PPA PTDP), a one-year, hands-on program inside the Panel Assembly Workshop (PAWS). It begins January 4, 2027 and covers panel assembly, wiring, testing, and field support on customer projects.

Ideal candidates are in their final year of an engineering/tech degree, able to work full-time in summer and part-time during the semester, and willing to travel up to 10 weeks per year while