Industrial Automation Technical Consulting Intern

Transform the everyday with us!

Siemens Digital Industries Automation is a leader in industrial automation and digitalization. Our technologies enable customers to digitally transform their factories and manufacturing processes through advanced automated controls, high-speed drives, and equipment maintenance and safety systems, along with powerful Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) data capabilities. This unlocks previously unrecognized manufacturing potential, reveals new insights, and enables solutions that seemed unimaginable before.

We are looking for engineering students to join the Digital Industries Automation Internship Program - Technical Consulting Track. This position will be based at Alpharetta, GA.

This is a 12-week summer internship program (May 18, 2026 – August 7, 2026) that is designed to help you develop the technical expertise, consultative skills, and business proficiencies needed to succeed in technical solution consulting roles. You'll learn about our industrial automation technologies and their applications, create high-impact enablement materials, analyze data to drive sales growth, and gain exposure to a range of industries and customer types that our technology serves. This internship will prepare you for a potential opportunity with our full-time 18-month Automation Genesis development program or other entry-level roles after graduation.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Bringing your technical expertise and problem-solving mindset to understand our Siemens DI products and systems, and how they integrate into end-to-end solutions that address complex manufacturing challenges for end-customers, OEM customers, or selling partners
• Researching customer needs and industry trends, matching our technologies to specific customer opportunities and competitive market landscapes
• Developing and analyzing customer data to create install bases and identifying high-potential "hunting grounds" and drive short-cycle business opportunities for sales teams
• Creating and prioritizing targeted customer recommendations, including drafting compelling presentations and strategic questions for customer engagements
• Applying engineering fundamentals to design easy-to-understand technical content, diagrams, and guides that effectively explain complex Siemens solutions to OEM customers or selling partners
• Supporting the preparation of customer-facing presentations and proposals, showcasing how Siemens products address real-world challenges
• Building impactful technical marketing and digital enablement materials, such as brochures, playbooks, and online content, to support sales efforts and customer understanding

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Rising undergraduate seniors (as of summer 2026) and master's students pursuing a degree in: Industrial/Industrial Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related engineer majors
• Must be a student at the time of the internship and on track to graduate within one year after the internship (no later than May 2027)
• Available to work 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, from May 18 to August 7
• Familiarity or strong technical aptitude for quickly learning complex automation and software technologies (instrumentation controls, SCADA, PLCs, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills for translating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Growth mindset, demonstrating resilience in problem-solving and customer engagements
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in team environments
• Self-motivated and proactive with strong organizational and time management skills, capable of managing projects independently while seeking guidance as needed
• Must be willing and able to relocate to Alpharetta, GA for the summer (housing stipend and mileage reimbursement are provided if required to relocate more than 50 miles from your permanent residence) and travel up to 20% for customer visits, job shadows, trade shows, and training events
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Leadership roles in student organizations
• Familiarity with CRM platforms, data science tools, or B2B/business process management
• Coursework or interest in manufacturing systems or processes, or Industry 4.0

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 as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.