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Siemens · 10 hours ago

Protection & Automation Mechanical Engineering Summer - Fall Co-op (North Carolina State University)

Wendell, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$25/hr - $30/hr

Siemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. They are seeking interns for their Electrification and Automation division to support project design tasks, operations, product development, and process improvements.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingCyber SecurityInternet of Things

No H1B

Responsibilities

Rotate through PPA teams (typically each summer, fall, and spring) such as Panel Assembly Workshop (PAWS), and Solution Engineering Design team, with exposure to other departments across PPA. Learn each team’s day-to-day role while gaining a deeper understanding of the full project lifecycle

Dive deep into the mechanical side of customer solutions. Translate electrical schematics and customer requirements into mechanical panel designs by:

Create panel layouts that show how all components fit inside a control panel

Design cutouts, door holes, and mounting arrangements to integrate relays, control devices, and displays

Build 3D CAD models and assemblies that balance functionality, manufacturability, and customer specifications

Specify bill of materials (BOMs) for mechanical parts and documenting design packages for release to manufacturing

Support design reviews with electrical engineers to ensure seamless integration between mechanical and electrical requirements

See your designs come to life on the shop floor. In PAWS you will:

Gain hands-on experience assembling protection & automation panels from 2D drawings and 3D models

Support wiring, routing, and component installation, ensuring fit and function match the design

Develop 3D routing harnesses to improve wiring efficiency and ergonomics

Learn best practices in manufacturability and assembly, identifying improvements that reduce errors, save time, and improve quality

Collaborate with technicians to troubleshoot design-to-build gaps and propose solutions for future projects

Assisting with and completing mechanical design tasks for protection and automation panel projects

Developing and revising 3D models and 2D layout diagrams for control and protection panels, including consideration of wiring space, component placement, and thermal management

Performing basic heat dissipation and ventilation calculations to support panel design requirements

Supporting material creation in SAP and assist with procurement-related documentation

Helping maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for production and engineering reference

Contributing to daily group activities and collaborating closely with electrical and systems engineers to ensure integration of mechanical and electrical designs

Gaining exposure to industrial automation systems including HMIs, relays, and RTUs from Siemens' product portfolio

Qualification

Mechanical Engineering3D CAD modelingPanel designBill of Materials (BOM)SAPEagerness to learnAttention to detailProblem solving

Required

Current undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's or graduate student pursuing a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field at North Carolina State University

Candidates must be enrolled with the NCSU co-op program and cannot graduate prior to December 2026

Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Eligible candidates must be located within 50 miles of Wendell, NC as this role does not provide housing or relocation support

Ability to work full-time during the Summer and Fall 2026 semesters. Work days starting from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. and ending at 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. with flex start and end times

Preferred

Familiarity with CAD tools such as NX, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks

Interest in industrial control panels, electrical enclosures, or thermal design is a plus

Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn about protection and automation systems in the power industry

Applicants selected for this program will have a direct opportunity to participate in the Power Protection and Automation Engineering Development Program after graduation