Re-energize Career returnship: 6-month paid return-to-work program

Siemens Energy believes that talent is never lost, it's waiting to be re-energized. Our Returnship Program is a six-month, paid professional development initiative designed for mid-career professionals looking to return-to-work after an extended career break. 

Whether your career pause was due to family care, military service, health reasons, entrepreneurship, or other life events, Siemens Energy’s Returnship Program is tailored to help you confidently transition back and power your next professional chapter.

A returnship empowers professionals to confidently restart their careers with the tools, experience, and networks necessary for long-term success in today’s competitive job market. Joining Siemens Energy’s return-to-work program offers significant benefits for professionals seeking to re-energize their career in the energy sector.

• Real work, real impact: Returners engage in meaningful, full-time roles contributing directly to Siemens Energy’s mission to energize society and drive sustainable energy solutions worldwide.
• Tailored learning and mentorship: Engage in customized training aligned with your role, including technical upskilling, career workshops, and reintegration support. Each participant receives mentorship and a program buddy, plus regular manager check-ins to ensure a smooth transition.
• Pathway to permanent employment: The six-month fixed-term contract serves as a stepping stone to full-time employment, with strong performers having excellent opportunities for permanent roles.
• Global reach and opportunities: Available across regions including the UAE, Malaysia, UK, and Sweden, the program offers positions in technical, engineering, project management, operations, and commercial areas.
• Inclusion and belonging commitment: Siemens Energy values diverse experiences and backgrounds, recognizing that your career break experiences enhance  your potential. The Returnship program reflects our dedication to equity and workforce inclusion.

With these benefits and support structures in place, Siemens Energy’s returnship program ensures that every returner is equipped to thrive.  

The Siemens Energy Returnship program is carefully designed to support your successful reintegration into the workforce through a comprehensive set of features focused on learning, real experience, and community support.

• Cohort-based learning: Join a structured group of experience with peers undergoing the same transition, fostering mutual support and shared growth.
• Hands-on work: Gain real work experience and contribute fully to business outcomes, making an immediate impact.
• Comprehensive support: Access workshops on modern workplace tools, confidence building, and career development, all tailored to help you thrive.
• Long-term growth: Utilize Siemens Energy’s extensive learning resources to continually update and expand your professional expertise beyond the returnship.
• Community: Become part of a vibrant, supportive network of returners and allies across Siemens Energy’s global workforce, helping you stay connected and engaged.

These core features combine to create a nurturing and empowering environment designed to accelerate your career relaunch.

Ideal candidates are those who have taken an extended career break of at least 12 months for any reason such as parental leave, relocation, health issues, volunteering, military service, or entrepreneurship. The returnship program seeks individuals with relevant prior experience in engineering, project management, business operations, digital technology, or commercial roles. 

If you bring adaptability, a growth mindset, and a strong desire to re-integrate into a dynamic, forward-thinking organization, Siemens Energy’s 6-month return to work program is tailored for you.

Our Returnship program offers a variety of roles across Siemens Energy—explore our current openings and check back regularly as new opportunities are added. Apply now to start your journey with Siemens Energy.