Technical University Program Manager - Protection and Automation

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Siemens Electrification & Automation is seeking a Protection & Automation University Relations Manager to drive and expand strategic partnerships with key universities across the United States. The University Relations Manager serves as a highly visible technical ambassador, responsible for building long-term academic relationships, co-developing curriculum, enabling hands-on laboratories, and positioning Siemens Protection & Automation technologies at the center of university power, SCADA, and digital grid programs.

This role plays a critical part in early-talent pipeline development, ensuring students graduate with hands-on experience using Siemens technologies and are well prepared to join programs such as the Protection & Automation Engineering Development Program (PA EDP) or pursue other roles within the Protection & Automation organization. By embedding Siemens technologies in academic programs, the role increases long-term industry exposure as graduates apply that experience throughout their careers. This role is based in Wendell, NC.

You’ll make a difference by:

• Support and grow strategic university partnerships and lab development initiatives at key institutions with strong power and energy programs, such as NC State University (NCSU), Arizona State University (ASU), Texas A&M University (TAMU), Clemson University, College of Charleston, and the University of Idaho, with target universities evolving over time based on business and talent needs.
• Maintain and expand partnerships with technical and community colleges, including Wake Technical Community College, to support technician-focused pipelines, hands-on training, and workforce development initiatives aligned with the Protection & Automation Technician Development Program (PA TDP).
• Design and co‑develop course structures for undergraduate and graduate engineering curricula.
• Develop hands‑on laboratory experiments aligned with real‑world applications in power systems, automation, and protection.
• Define, curate, and mentor technical student project topics (capstone, research, senior design).
• Collaborate with university faculty to align learning outcomes with industry needs.
• Serve as Siemens’ primary academic relations contact to foster long-term partnerships.
• Coordinate deliverables, timelines, and collaboration milestones.
• Translate Siemens technical requirements into academic-ready material.
• Review and provide feedback on lab manuals, course content, and project deliverables.
• Deliver guest lectures and technical presentations as part of academic programs.
• Participate in university career fairs and student engagement events by technically communicating Siemens solutions, laboratory environments, and academic use cases aligned with Protection & Automation programs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with multiple teams within Protection & Automation, including Customer Solutions & Innovation (CSI), Customer Technical Partners, and Solutions Engineering, to align academic initiatives with business and technology strategies.

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 2+ years experience in projects with multi-stakeholders reporting or academic initiatives.
• Ability to understand engineering fundamentals including AC/DC schematics and system architecture drawings.
• Familiarity with academic program structures, ABET-style outcomes, and engineering assessment methods.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% domestically.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience collaborating with universities, faculty, or research groups.
• Experience creating engineering curricula, labs, or project‑based courses.
• Understanding of substation automation fundamentals, protection concepts, or IEC‑61850 communication principles.
• Awareness of power system protection elements (overcurrent, differential, voltage protection) sufficient for academic collaboration.
• Familiarity with communication protocols (IEC‑61850, DNP3, Modbus, Profibus, OPC).
• Basic understanding of RTUs/PLCs, automation system architecture, and engineering workflow documentation.
• Strong relationship‑building ability with professors, department heads, and student organizations.
• Ability to support workforce development pipelines and STEM strategic initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time‑management and project‑management capabilities.
• Ability to present technical concepts to non‑technical academic audiences.

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