Fire Alarm Systems Technician Internship

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology by empowering customers to combine the real and digital worlds. We improve how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation, prioritizing our people to ensure both the business and individuals thrive.

About the Internship

This 10-week hands-on internship is designed to immerse you in the world of smart buildings and sustainable infrastructure through real-world field experience. The program is structured as follows:

• 80% Field Technician Experience: Spend most of your time on job sites with experienced Siemens technicians, learning how to install, program, and service advanced Fire Alarm systems in commercial buildings. Participate in on-the-job training, job shadowing, troubleshooting, and classroom instruction.
• 10% Sales Exposure: Learn how Siemens brings smart building solutions to life by spending time with our sales team. Gain insight into customer engagement and the design of solutions that improve building performance and safety.
• 10% Project & Service Operations: Rotate through our service and project delivery teams to understand how customer needs are supported from installation to long-term maintenance and upgrades.

The program goal is to provide a comprehensive understanding of Siemens' approach to developing smarter and safer buildings, cultivating your technical skills for a lasting career with our organization post-graduation. Outstanding interns may be offered part-time or full-time roles.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced technicians to visit customer sites and troubleshoot Fire Alarm Systems and electronic control systems.
• Assist in diagnosing issues, performing maintenance and repairs, or supporting new installations and system commissioning.
• Collaborate with engineering and project management teams to resolve discrepancies in system drawings or address on-site challenges.
• Interface directly with customers: document service activities, explain system operations, and provide basic training for smooth hand-off.
• Recommend upgrades or system enhancements to improve performance and add long-term value for customers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED.
• Currently enrolled in a 2-year Technical College/School pursuing a degree in Electro-Mechanical, Electrical Electronic Systems, Electrician Technician, Fire Protection Technology, Fire Tech, or a related program.
• Earliest graduation date: August 18th, 2027.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week for the 10-week program (May–July or June–August).
• Must be willing and able to work onsite at the Nashville, TN location and surrounding area; no relocation or housing stipend provided.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company or school sponsorship (this program does not support students on visas such as F1, J1, M1, H1B, OPT, or CPT).

Additional Requirements

• Comfortable working in dynamic environments, including rooftops, mechanical rooms, crawl spaces, and behind ceilings, in varying temperatures and conditions.
• Hands-on role requiring the use of hand tools, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other technology to review programs and troubleshoot building systems.
• Physically capable of safely lifting and transporting tools and equipment up to 75 pounds without assistance.
• Team player who enjoys collaborating with coworkers and customers to deliver smart, safe, and energy-efficient building solutions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experienced working on Windows-based laptops; ability to quickly learn new software platforms for automation and control systems.
• Strong communication skills to clearly document work and communicate technical issues and solutions with customers and team members.

Pay

The hourly pay range for this position is $22 per hour for first-time interns or $24 per hour for returning interns. The actual wage offered may vary based on budget, candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Eligibility to contribute to our 401K program.

Siemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare, creating technology with purpose to add real value for customers. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society.