Field Service Engineer Training Program - Medium & Low Voltage Products

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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 switchgear
• Circuit breakers, protection, and power distribution
• Electrical safety, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and Lockout/Tagout
• Equipment installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance
• Electrical drawings, control circuits, and troubleshooting
• Siemens protection relays and automation systems
• SCADA, HMI, RTU, Modbus, IEC 61850, and DNP3
• Microgrids, renewable energy, and distributed energy resources
• Customer 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 facilities
• Utility substations
• Industrial and manufacturing facilities
• Commercial buildings and hospitals
• Renewable-energy and battery-storage projects
• Microgrids and electric-vehicle infrastructure

What you’ll do: As your skills develop, you will:

• Install, test, and commission LV and MV switchgear
• Support equipment startups and site acceptance testing
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance
• Troubleshoot electrical and control-system issues
• Test circuit breakers, cables, insulation, and protective devices
• Review electrical drawings and equipment documentation
• Assist customers during equipment outages and service activities
• Document completed work and technical findings
• Follow Siemens and customer safety requirements
• Work 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 field
• Graduation before the program’s start date
• Interest in hands-on engineering and field service work
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 80%
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer sites
• Ability to perform field activities, including climbing, lifting, and working at heights with appropriate safety equipment
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or experience in power systems or electrical distribution
• Familiarity with electrical safety practices
• Internship, laboratory, military, technician, or field experience
• Basic knowledge of switchgear, controls, automation, or protective relays
• Interest 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 salary
• Annual incentive opportunity
• Paid technical and safety training
• Mentorship from experienced Field Service Engineers
• Hands-on experience with Siemens LV and MV equipment
• Exposure to customers and projects across multiple industries
• Relocation assistance when applicable
• A 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 Engineer
• Technical Specialist
• Protection or Automation Specialist
• Solutions Engineer
• Project or Service Management

$60,000 $80,000