Field Service Engineer Training Program - Medium & Low Voltage Products

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! Are you graduating with an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power, Instrumentation, or a related field? Start your engineering career with Siemens through our Electrification & Automation Field Service Engineer Training Program. This one-year program combines technical training, mentorship, and hands-on experience at customer sites throughout the United States. You will learn how to install, test, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot the electrical systems that power data centers, factories, utilities, hospitals, renewable-energy facilities, and other critical infrastructure. You will join a select cohort of early-career engineers and develop the technical and customer-facing skills needed to become a successful Siemens Field Service Engineer. What you’ll experience: The program follows a structured combination of classroom instruction and field assignments. Technical Training You will complete instructor-led and hands-on training at Siemens’ Electrification & Automation headquarters in Wendell, North Carolina. Training topics include: Low- and medium-voltage switchgearCircuit breakers, protection, and power distributionElectrical safety, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and Lockout/TagoutEquipment installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenanceElectrical drawings, control circuits, and troubleshootingSiemens protection relays and automation systemsSCADA, HMI, RTU, Modbus, IEC 61850, and DNP3Microgrids, renewable energy, and distributed energy resourcesCustomer communication and service documentation Field Experience Between training sessions, you will travel across the United States and work alongside experienced Siemens Field Service Engineers. You will gain real-world experience supporting: Data centers and critical-power facilitiesUtility substationsIndustrial and manufacturing facilitiesCommercial buildings and hospitalsRenewable-energy and battery-storage projectsMicrogrids and electric-vehicle infrastructure What you’ll do: As your skills develop, you will: Install, test, and commission LV and MV switchgearSupport equipment startups and site acceptance testingPerform preventive and corrective maintenanceTroubleshoot electrical and control-system issuesTest circuit breakers, cables, insulation, and protective devicesReview electrical drawings and equipment documentationAssist customers during equipment outages and service activitiesDocument completed work and technical findingsFollow Siemens and customer safety requirementsWork with senior engineers, technicians, project managers, and customers You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power, Instrumentation, or a related technical fieldGraduation before the program’s start dateInterest in hands-on engineering and field service workWillingness and ability to travel up to 80%Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skillsValid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer sitesAbility to perform field activities, including climbing, lifting, and working at heights with appropriate safety equipmentLegal authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship Preferred Qualifications Coursework or experience in power systems or electrical distributionFamiliarity with electrical safety practicesInternship, laboratory, military, technician, or field experienceBasic knowledge of switchgear, controls, automation, or protective relaysInterest in utilities, industrial systems, data centers, or critical infrastructure As part of the application, you will be asked to confirm your enrollment status. If your application includes uploaded documents (resume, transcript, or other materials), you may redact any information identifying your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an education institution. Redacting this information will not affect your candidacy. What Siemens Offers Competitive starting salaryAnnual incentive opportunityPaid technical and safety trainingMentorship from experienced Field Service EngineersHands-on experience with Siemens LV and MV equipmentExposure to customers and projects across multiple industriesRelocation assistance when applicableA defined pathway into a permanent Field Service Engineer position Your career after the program After successfully completing the program, you may transition into a regional Siemens Field Service Engineer position. Long-term career opportunities may include: Senior Field Service EngineerTechnical SpecialistProtection or Automation SpecialistSolutions EngineerProject or Service Management $60,000 $80,000