Electrification & Automation Apprenticeship Program

Transform the everyday for everyone

Join our Electrification & Automation Apprenticeship Program in Milan , a structured development journey designed to help recent graduates build the skills and experience required to grow into one of our key professional roles:

• Project Engineering Manager
• Project Manager
• Proposal Manager
• Business Development Analyst

From day one, you will take on an active role within the team, working on real projects and business opportunities and directly contributing to our activities. Your learning journey will combine hands-on experience, mentoring, technical training, and exposure to customers and our international organization.

We are not hiring for what you know today, but for what you can become tomorrow.

We are looking for people with potential, curiosity and eager to learn.

Your growth journey

Throughout the apprenticeship, you will progressively build your expertise while also taking part in common learning experiences with the other graduates joining the program.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Learn how our Electrification & Automation business works, from customer needs and proposal development to engineering, project execution and service;
• Develop your skills through structured technical, business and soft-skills training, combined with mentoring and continuous feedback;
• Work on real customer projects with experienced colleagues and collaborate across functions and international teams;
• Visit customer installations and projects, under construction and in operation, while progressively taking ownership of activities and responsibilities as you grow in the role;
• Visit our international manufacturing and competence centers, including our switchgear factory in Frankfurt and our protection and automation competence center in Berlin.

You’ll make an impact by:

Project Engineering Manager

You will develop the skills required to become a technical reference point within our projects, connecting customer requirements with engineering solutions.

During your apprenticeship, you will progressively learn to:

• Translate customer requirements into engineering activities while supporting the coordination of technical disciplines and partners throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project scope, progress, milestones and costs, helping ensure alignment between customers, engineering teams and suppliers.
• Contribute to the development of electrical distribution, protection, automation and digital solutions in collaboration with engineers, suppliers, factories and customers.
• Support technical discussions, testing and commissioning activities, proactively identifying challenges and contributing to effective solutions.

Project Manager

You will develop the skills required to coordinate projects and bring together customers, internal teams and partners to achieve a common objective.

During your apprenticeship, you will progressively learn to:

• Coordinate activities across Engineering, Procurement, Field Service, Finance and other functions to ensure smooth project delivery and effective communication;
• Support project execution by monitoring milestones, deadlines, costs, risks and opportunities, while contributing to commercial and contractual activities.
• Support project planning and execution, gradually taking ownership of defined activities and work packages.
• Work closely with customers and internal partners to address challenges, set priorities and understand how project decisions impact customer satisfaction and business performance.

Proposal Manager

You will learn how customer needs are transformed into competitive technical and commercial solutions.

During your apprenticeship, you will progressively learn to:

• Analyze customer requirements and tender documentation to develop tailored technical and commercial proposals.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Procurement and Service teams, to develop solutions and coordinate contributions from different stakeholders.
• Support proposal development through cost estimation, pricing and commercial analysis, while assessing risks, opportunities and process improvements.
• Interact with customers to understand requirements, support solution development and follow opportunities from the initial customer request through to project handover.

Business Development Analyst

You will develop the analytical and commercial skills required to understand our markets, discover opportunities and support the growth of our Customer Service business.

During your apprenticeship, you will progressively learn to:

• Analyze markets, customers and our installed base to identify trends, customer needs and new business opportunities.
• Analyze business data and performance indicators, providing insights through management reports, analyses and presentations.
• Support business cases and go-to-market initiatives, collaborating with Sales, Proposal, Engineering and Project teams to drive new business opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of new service offerings and commercial approaches, bringing ideas to better serve our customers and support business growth.

What makes you a great match:

Core Requirements

• You have less than 30 years of age
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant Engineering, STEM, Business or Economics field;
• Curiosity, a proactive attitude and a genuine willingness to learn, take ownership and continuously improve through feedback.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to approach new and unfamiliar situations in a structured and pragmatic way.
• Good communication and collaboration skills, with the adaptability to work effectively in dynamic environments and with diverse partners.
• Motivation to understand not only what we do, but also why we do it;
• Interest in technology, electrification, energy, infrastructure and/or industrial environments;
• Proficiency in Italian and English;
• Eligibility to work in Italy.

What you’ll benefit from:

At Siemens, we foster a results-driven and trust-based environment, offering a flexible hybrid working model that supports both performance and work-life balance.

You’ll have access to a comprehensive wellbeing ecosystem, including health reimbursement programs and psychological support services.

Through continuous learning opportunities, you’ll be able to build your skills and explore your potential from the very beginning of your career.

For apprenticeship contracts, the indicative gross annual salary range is between €28,475 and €39,350, depending on the candidate’s educational background. The apprenticeship program includes defined salary steps: compensation increases progressively based on seniority and the acquisition of skills, in accordance with the provisions of the applicable National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL).

Your Uniqueness, Our Strength

We celebrate the uniqueness of every individual and the value that diverse perspectives bring. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to grow and succeed.

At Siemens, we are an equal opportunity employer, hiring based on skills, experience, and potential, and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We encourage you to share your preferred working conditions: while this role is typically full-time, flexible arrangements can be discussed.

Our recruiting team looks forward to getting to know you!