Field Service Engineer Training Program - Medium & Low Voltage Products

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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

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You’ll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

The pay range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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Application Deadline

This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

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Criminal History

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.