Fire Alarm Systems Technician Internship

Siemens • Plano, TX

10d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Siemens is hiring Fire Alarm Systems Technician interns for its Smart Building Internship Program, based in the Plano, Texas area near Dallas. The 10-week program runs from May through August, with listed start dates of May 17, May 24, June 7, and June 14. Interns work 40 hours per week and spend most of their time on customer job sites alongside experienced Siemens technicians, learning to install, program, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and commission fire alarm and electronic control systems. The program also includes sales exposure and rotations through project and service operations. Interns collaborate with engineering and project management teams, interact with customers, document service activities, explain system operations, and help with customer hand-offs and recommendations for system enhancements. The role is onsite in the Plano/Dallas area and is a fixed-term internship. No relocation or housing stipend is provided.

Requirements

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED.
• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a two-year technical college or school program pursuing a degree in Electro-Mechanical, Electrical Electronic Systems, Electrician Technician, Fire Protection Technology, Fire Tech, or a related program.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week for the 10-week program from May through August.
• Willingness and ability to work onsite in the Plano-area location and surrounding local area.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company or school sponsorship; the program does not support F1, J1, M1, or H1B visa holders or OPT/CPT.
• Comfort working in dynamic environments, including rooftops, mechanical rooms, crawl spaces, and behind ceilings, in hot or cold conditions and indoors or outdoors.
• Ability to safely lift and transport tools and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds without assistance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and experience using Windows-based laptops.
• Ability to learn new software platforms for automation and control systems quickly.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to document work clearly and communicate technical issues and solutions to customers and team members.
• Team-oriented approach and willingness to collaborate with coworkers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Visit customer sites with experienced technicians and troubleshoot fire alarm and electronic control systems.
• Assist with diagnosing issues, performing maintenance and repairs, and supporting new installations and system commissioning.
• Participate in on-the-job training, job shadowing, troubleshooting, and classroom instruction.
• Learn how Siemens engages customers and designs smart building solutions by spending time with the sales team.
• Rotate through service and project delivery teams to learn how customer needs are supported from installation through maintenance and upgrades.
• Collaborate with engineering and project management teams to resolve discrepancies in system drawings and challenges encountered on the job.
• Document service activities and help explain system operations to customers.
• Provide basic customer training to support a smooth hand-off.
• Identify and recommend upgrades or system enhancements that improve performance and customer value.

Benefits

• Eligible to contribute to Siemens' 401(k) program.
• Hourly pay of $22 for first-time interns or $24 for returning interns; actual offered wage may vary based on budget, candidate qualifications, and geographic location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree