Internships at Siemens Middle East

Are you a university student? Take control of your future and fast-track your career. Learning first hand from a world leader will open doors after your degree.

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Start your journey with us If you’re excited to shape the innovations of tomorrow, there are internship opportunities arising every day in almost every country in the Middle East. Whether you're looking for a placement as part of your degree or during your summer break, we have numerous internship opportunities across different areas of our business - you'll just need to decide which sounds most exciting and apply for the area that inspires you the most.

Make real what matters:

Engineering (Electrical/ Software/ Bio-Medical/ Mechanical)
Information Technology
Finance
Communications
Human Resources
Project Management
Environment Health and Safety
Supply Chain Management
Legal/Compliance

Internship Placements (2-3 months) – Summertime*

Our 2-3-month summer internships are designed to give you an introduction to the world of a global leader.

*You need to act fast for eligibility for the summer-time internship: In order to gain a place on internship you’ll need to apply at least 1 month before commencing work.

Best In Class Internship (2 months) for Egypt

Best in class program is a local training program for undergraduates in the final years of study.

You will have the opportunity to join different industries to get the work experience in 2 months.

Applications for this program open from April to May.

Internship Placements (6 months) – During the academic semester

Our 6-month internships are ideal for someone looking to work whilst studying during the academic semester. They are designed to lay a solid foundation for a successful career. You’ll experience a real-life simulation day by day of being a professional at Siemens.

Application requirements We are looking for proactive, committed and talented students who wish to create a better future.

The ideal person must study at an accredited university

Please make sure that you check each individual job description for the roles you're interested in, this is because prerequisites may differ between roles.

Find internship opportunities here

Application process Simple. it will just take you 3 straightforward steps, which are as follows:

1. Application Screening:

You’ll have to complete an online application, where you’ll submit your CV before its screened by our Talent Acquisition team.

2. Game-based Assessment:

If you are selected, you’ll be given the opportunity to play our game-based assessment. This is a tool that assesses your behavioral traits and cognitive ability and it’s fun.

3. In Person Interview:

If you’re shortlisted for the final phase, you’ll be invited to an in-person interview with a hiring manager and a member of Talent Acquisition from Siemens.

4. Assessment centre

If you're successful, you'll be invited to an assessment centre which includes a strengths-based interview and group exercise.

During the process, we'll be closely looking at your overall skills and personality - so the best you can do is to simply just be yourself. Remember, it's as much of an opportunity for you to get to know us, as well as allowing us to get to know you - it's very much a two-way process.

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Testimonials Our internships offer the perfect opportunity to get ahead and begin a promising career at Siemens. Let’s hear from the people who found that out for themselves.

"My mentors were immensely patient and guided me throughout the term of my internship, and I was able to make incredible friends who made the experience even more memorable. The knowledge and skills I have gained from Siemens will always be useful to me."

Agatha Santhosh studying at Rochester Institute of Technology successfully completed her internship at Siemens with the Smart Infrastructure Digital Grid Finance Team

"Every day I was learning something new, acquiring new skills, making new friends and bonding more with my team who luckily were extremely humble, friendly and supportive. After a few months, my manager asked me to join his team on a full-time basis and I accepted the offer right away! I was given an incredible opportunity and I surely still have many chapters in my story to be filled!"

Mohamed El Prince graduated from American University of Sharjah. He successfully completed his internship whilst studying at Smart Infrastructure BP team. Mohamed is a current employee working as Marketing Coordinator within the same business unit

Want some more information about internships at Siemens? Here are some of our most frequently asked questions.

Who’s best suited for internships?

For a 6-month internship, the ideal candidate would be someone studying towards a degree. However, we do offer shorter placements too. You’ll see all the requirements in the job advertisements.

I’m a recent graduate, can I still apply for an internship?

No, all the internship positions are for students only (except Qatar). However, if you are a recent graduate, all the entry level and direct entry opportunities will be available to you. We look forward to seeing your application.

If I am selected as an Unrestricted, when is the earliest time I can start?

When you accept our offer, we ask for some documentation required for the onboarding process. Onboarding can take as long as 4 weeks, so we aim for you to start within a month.

Can I get feedback if I’m not successful?

Because of the high volume of applications we receive, it’s not possible to provide feedback at application and testing stages. However, if you’ve attended an assessment center or face to face interview and you request feedback, we’ll happily provide it.

Where is Siemens based?

United Arab Emirates is a lead country in the Middle East, and we have two offices both in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. We also have offices in Egypt, Pakistan, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia.

What else do you need to know?

Remember, your internship experience might be one of the most important pieces of the foundation you are laying for a successful career. Since the professional world can be very different from university life, it is important that you have an understanding of some of the differences. So good luck and hope to see you soon.