Description
**Job Family:** Electrification & Automation
**Req ID:** 502017
**Transform** **the everyday** **with us!**
Siemens Industry is looking for **Engineering Program Students** to join the **Utility Systems & Solutions Engineering Development Program** within the **Electrification and Automation** division. This position will be based in **Wendell, North Carolina** .
**You’ll** **make a difference by:**
+ Participating in a structured, four‑year engineering development program supporting protection and automation products and solutions.
+ Beginning the program in a full‑time, production‑based operations role focused on building and testing low‑ and medium‑voltage electrical distribution equipment.
+ Assembling, wiring, and testing electrical distribution equipment such as switchboards, switchgear, and breakers.
+ Interpreting and following schematic drawings, wire lists, and manufacturing layouts.
+ Completing a comprehensive onboarding experience covering Siemens products, tools, safety protocols, and operational processes.
+ Progressing through rotational and specialized engineering assignments to support long‑term development within the Electrification and Automation business.
**Program Structure** (2nd shift working hours Monday – Friday 3pm – 11pm)
**Phase One – Operations Foundation (2 years)**
Participants are hired into a full-time role as either an:
+ Electrical Assembler
+ Electrical / Mechanical Inspector, or
+ Electro mechanical Quality Test Technician
This phase includes hands‑on manufacturing experience, mentorship from engineering and operational leaders, and requires a two‑year commitment. A pay increase is provided upon successful completion of this phase.
**Phase Two – Rotational Engineering Pathway (1 year)**
Participants complete three four-month rotations in key engineering functions, which may include:
+ Electrical Drafting / Engineering
+ Mechanical Drafting / Engineering
+ Project Engineering
This phase includes exposure to different technical pathways, direct mentorship, executive sponsorship and structured growth planning. Upon completion of your second rotation in Phase Two, you will receive a program incentive bonus.
**Phase Three – Specialized Engineering Role (1 year)**
Participants deepen expertise in a previous rotation area or transition into a specialized engineering role, such as Order Engineer, applying skills to real projects that impact customers and operations. This phase promotes program participants to rotate into exempt engineering career pathway.
**Phase Four – Ongoing Engineering Opportunities**
Participants are encouraged to own their own career pathway as they continue their career development across the Electrification and Automation business unit, applying engineering skills to support Siemens’ mission and long‑term business objectives.
**You’ll** **win us over by having the following qualifications:**
**Basic Qualifications**
+ Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
+ Current electrical or mechanical engineering student, or graduatewithin the last year (Example May 2025grads can qualify for May 2026 Cohort hires, or future hire dates)
+ Mechanical and electrical aptitude with an interest in hands‑on technical work.
+ Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
+ Ability to perform work in a manufacturing environment, which may include standing, reaching, lifting, and direct engagement with tools or equipment.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Experience reading and following electrical documentation, read and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and written work instructions for assembly, inspection and testing.
+ Previous hands-on electrical or mechanical experience with hand tools and simple test equipment (e.g. multimeter, gauges, crimpers) in a manufacturing or lab environment
+ Experience with strong attention to detail with ability to identify defects, follow quality and safety standards, and accurately document results and inspections.
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**Organization:** Smart Infrastructure
**Job Type:** Full-time
**Category:** Internal Services
