Fire Alarm Systems Technician Internship

Siemens • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Siemens is seeking Fire Alarm Systems Technician Interns for their Smart Building Internship Program. This internship offers hands-on experience in installing, programming, and servicing advanced Fire and HVAC automation systems in commercial buildings. Interns will also gain exposure to sales and project/service operations, learning how Siemens delivers smart building solutions from installation to long-term maintenance. The program is based out of the Shoreview, MN office and runs for 10 weeks during the summer.

Interns will make an impact by spending approximately 80% of their time in the field as a technician, learning from experienced Siemens technicians. They will also spend 10% of their time with the sales team to understand customer engagement and solution design, and 10% rotating through service and project delivery teams to grasp customer support operations. Key activities include troubleshooting Fire Alarm Systems, assisting with maintenance and repairs, collaborating with engineering and project management teams, and interfacing directly with customers to document activities and provide basic training.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or state-recognized GED
• Students currently enrolled in or who have recently completed a 2-year Technical College/School pursuing a degree in Electro-Mechanical, Electrical Electronic Systems, Electrician Technician, Fire Protection Technology, Fire Tech or related program.
• Ability to work 40-hours per week for the 10-week program (May-August)
• Must be willing and able to work onsite at the location and surrounding local area.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company or school sponsorship. This program does not support students on a Visa such as F1, J1, M1 and H1B as well as OPT/CPT.
• Comfortable working in dynamic environments; including rooftops, mechanical rooms, crawl spaces, and behind ceilings, whether it’s hot, cold, indoors, or outdoors.
• Hands-on role that requires the use of hand tools, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other tech to review program and troubleshoot building systems.
• Physically capable of safely lifting and transporting tools and equipment up to 75 pounds without assistance.
• Team player who enjoys collaborating with coworkers and customers to deliver smart, safe, energy-efficient building solutions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experienced working on Windows-based laptops; quick to learn new software platforms for automation and control systems.
• Strong communication skills able to clearly document your work and communicate technical issues and solutions with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Spend most of your time on job sites with experienced Siemens technicians, learning how we install, program, and service advanced Fire, HVAC automation, systems in commercial buildings.
• Take part in on-the-job training, job shadowing, troubleshooting, and classroom instruction.
• Learn how Siemens brings smart building solutions to life by spending time with our sales team.
• Gain insight into how we engage with customers and design solutions that improve building performance and safety.
• Rotate through our service and project delivery teams to understand how customer needs are supported from installation to long-term maintenance and upgrades.
• Work alongside experienced technicians to visit customer sites and troubleshoot Fire Alarm Systems, and electronic control systems.
• Assist in diagnosing issues, performing maintenance and repairs, or supporting new installations and system commissioning.
• Collaborate with our engineering and project management teams to resolve any discrepancies in system drawings or address challenges encountered on the job.
• Interface directly with customers: document service activities, help explain system operations, and provide basic training to ensure smooth hand-off.
• Recommend upgrades or system enhancements that improve performance and add long-term value for the customer.

Benefits

• Hourly pay range for this position is $22 per hour for first time Interns or $24 per hour for returning Interns.
• Eligible to contribute into our 401K program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED