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Overview:
Discover how Siemens is shaping the future—and how you can be part of it. Explore real-world projects, hear from Siemens professionals, and uncover the exciting opportunities available through their early career opportunities.
Through this experience, you’ll get an inside look at Siemens’ engineering careers and pathways. You’ll explore apprenticeships, internships, and graduate programmes while hearing real-life stories from Siemens professionals. What’s more, you’ll get an idea of responsibilities and progression opportunities too!
Interactive activities will help you develop your skills and set career goals, and you’ll learn about the training, mentorship, and growth opportunities that can support your future success.
What's included:
From smart cities to sustainable energy, Siemens engineers work on projects that transform everyday life. Explore how you can design, build, and innovate with us.
Through this experience, you’ll get a glimpse into engineering at Siemens. You’ll explore apprenticeships, internships, and graduate programs while hearing real-life stories from Siemens professionals. Interactive activities will help you develop your skills and set career goals, and you’ll learn about the training, mentorship, and growth opportunities that can support your future success.
What's covered in this Virtual Work Experience
Module 1: Career Overview
Engineering is at the heart of Siemens, driving innovation across industries. This section provides an introduction to engineering roles at Siemens, covering different specialisms such as mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineering. Learn how these roles contribute to technological advancements and explore related career paths within the company.
Module 2: Qualification & Skill Requirements
Discover the academic and technical requirements needed to kick-start an engineering career at Siemens. Learn about educational pathways, including apprenticeships, degrees, and vocational training. Understand the essential skills—both technical and soft—such as problem-solving, analytical thinking, teamwork, and adaptability, that Siemens looks for in future engineers.
Module 3: Career Progression
Engineering at Siemens offers exciting career growth opportunities. This section outlines the typical career trajectory from entry-level positions to advanced roles, such as lead engineers, project managers, and technical specialists. Understand how Siemens supports professional development through mentorship, training programs, and leadership opportunities.
Module 4: Day-to-Day Activities
Get a glimpse into a day in the life of a Siemens engineer. Learn about the tasks and responsibilities engineers take on, from designing cutting-edge solutions to working with teams on large-scale projects. Explore how Siemens engineers collaborate across disciplines to solve complex challenges.
Module 5: Challenges & Rewards
Every career comes with its challenges and rewards. This section highlights common challenges engineers at Siemens face, such as working on high-stakes projects and keeping up with rapid technological advancements. At the same time, discover the rewards—career satisfaction, global impact, and opportunities to work on world-changing innovations.
Module 6: Salary & Benefits
Siemens offers competitive salaries and a range of benefits designed to support employees’ growth and well-being. Learn about salary expectations for different engineering roles and explore benefits such as professional development programs, wellness initiatives, and flexible working arrangements.
Module 7: Meet the Experts
Gain insights from Siemens engineers who share their experiences and career journeys. Learn firsthand about the opportunities, challenges, and exciting projects they’ve worked on, helping you understand what a career in engineering at Siemens can offer.
Module 8: Activity
Put your problem-solving skills to the test with an activity led by Siemens. This hands-on challenge will help you apply engineering concepts and develop creative solutions!
Module 9: Personal Reflection Activity
Reflect on what you’ve learned from this deep dive into engineering at Siemens. Consider how this information influences your career choices and what new insights you’ve gained. Write a short reflection on your interests, skills, and how you see yourself fitting into the world of engineering at Siemens. Start your journey today and explore the endless possibilities of a career in engineering at Siemens!
- Award
- Certificate of completion
- Hours of content
- Over 7 hours
- Programme dates
- 23 June 2025 - 1 November 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
I have a question about my application or programme eligibility
When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application?
Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!
Can I apply to multiple programmes?
Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any potential clashes.
Who can take part in the programme? (Age limits, some programmes have location constraints but most don’t etc.)
Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.
However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!
I have a question about my assignment
How long does it take for assignments to be reviewed?
Assignments can take up to a week or longer to review and be marked complete. Rest assured, it will be reviewed soon and your certificate will be generated once your programme has been marked as complete.
What do I do if I upload the wrong file?
If you make a mistake when uploading a file, please email hello@springpod.com. We will be able to make a note on our system. Don’t worry, the outcome of your programme will not be affected by this.
I have a question about the programme dates, deadline or workload
How long will I have to complete this programme?
There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).
When does the programme start?
Our programmes have various start dates, you can find the exact date on the programme website page. These are available here: https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/search
You will be notified if your application has been successful, 3 days before the programme start date.
What happens if I can't finish the work experience in time?
All programme material will remain accessible after the end date of the programme. Students can continue to work through their programme after the official end date. Although, if possible, we would strongly encourage students to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions.
How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?
There is around 10 hours worth of work in total, spread across a two week period. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any work whenever possible.
When do the programmes run? (programme structure etc.)
Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. . There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).
I have a question about the live talks
What happens if I can't make a live talk/webinar?
All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.
What software is required for the live talks?
We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.
Will I be able to ask questions/do I have to have my microphone on?
You will have a chance to ask questions at the end of each webinar. These questions are typed out and then read to the presenter by the host of the live talk. There is no need to speak, and all student microphones will be muted for the duration of the live webinar.
I have a question about the certificate
Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?
You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.
Siemens: Engineering
Job sector: Digital, IT and Computing
- Award
- Certificate of completion
- Hours of content
- Over 7 hours
- Programme dates
- 23 June 2025 - 1 November 2025