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Siemens

Field Service Technician Training Program Power Protection & Automation

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: $70,000/yr
Posted: 1 week ago
Location: Mountain View, CA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 16 hours ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

A Telecommunications Field Technician telecommunications Field Service Technician installs, repairs and maintains voice, data and video systems for a company's customers at the customer site. Prepares and documents a customer's network prior to implementing telecommunication system. Installs IP, network equipment and facilities. Acts as the first point of issue resolution, responds to field engineering issues and troubleshooting telecommunication problems. May train less experienced field technicians.

$73,890 / year median in California

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

  • Job Family:
  • Electrification & Automation
  • Req ID:
  • 517867 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!
  • Take your first step into an exciting field service career with Siemens, a global leader in power protection and automation. We are seeking qualified candidates for our
  • Power Protection & Automation Field Technician Development Program (PPA FTDP)
  • beginning
  • January 19th, 2027
  • .
    • Program Overview:
    • The
    PPA FTDP
    is a full-time, one-year development program for recent associate degree graduates interested in supporting the testing and commissioning of power protection and automation systems. Positions may be based in multiple regions across the United States. As part of the Siemens Smart Infrastructure Electrification & Automation team, you will participate in a structured program combining technical training, hands-on factory experience, mentorship, and field service rotations.
    The program includes:
    +
    • Phase 1:
    • Approximately 10-12 weeks of initial training in Wendell, North Carolina, covering power system fundamentals, electrical and field safety, technical drawings, wiring, factory assembly, quality testing, and hands-on equipment experience. +
    • Phases 2-4:
    • Three field service rotations of approximately 8-10 weeks each, supporting customer projects across the United States.
    + Additional technical training in Wendell between rotations, focused on protection relays, automation systems, communication networks, testing equipment, and commissioning practices. Throughout the program, you will work alongside experienced Siemens technicians and engineers supporting utilities, data centers, manufacturing facilities, renewable energy projects, and other critical power infrastructure.
    • You'll make an impact by:
    • + Supporting factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
    + Performing switchgear functional testing, relay injection testing, and protection system verification. + Reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation. + Gaining hands-on experience with
    SIPROTEC
    relays, DIGSI 5, Omicron test equipment, SICAM
    A8000, IEC
    61850, industrial networks, and fiber-optic systems. + Documenting test results and communicating technical issues to engineering and project teams. + Following Siemens and customer safety, quality, and site requirements.
    • You'll win us over by having the following qualifications:
    • + Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Power Systems Technology, Electronics, Electromechanical Technology, or a related technical field.
    + Passion for innovation, hands-on technical work, and problem-solving. + Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills. + Willingness to travel extensively, up to 40 weeks per year, including Monday-Friday travel to customer sites across the United States and occasional Sunday travel. + Ability to work overtime, weekends, or nonstandard schedules based on project needs. + Legal authorization to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis.
    • You can expect to:
    • + Be part of a high-impact development program focused on field service and power protection and automation.
    + Be eligible for overtime in accordance with business needs and applicable policies. + Receive a meal per diem during eligible business travel, in accordance with Siemens travel policies. + Benefit from a structured PTO schedule aligned with the program, including 15 planned PTO days and three floating holidays. + Develop technical skills in protection and automation systems, relay testing, digital substation technologies, communication protocols, and commissioning. + Utilize company vehicle for customer travel, upon meeting company policy requirements.
    • About Siemens
    • We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids to sustainable transportation and advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose that adds real value for customers.
    • Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in Our Diverse Global Workforce
    • We value your unique identity and perspective. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society while attracting the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experience. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.
    • \#SIEA #URDP
    • 70,000 70,000
    • Organization:
    • Smart Infrastructure
    • Job Type:
    • Full-time
    • Category:
    • Internal Services