Electrical Control Panel Shop Intern
About the job
- Be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Have an interest in automation and controls, manufacturing, or electrical systems.
- Be comfortable using tools and performing hands-on projects.
- Be able to stand for extended periods and lift materials as needed.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
- Assist with laying out back panels, mounting components, and routing wiring.
- Support the assembly and wiring of industrial electrical control panels.
- Learn panel fabrication techniques and safe use of hand and power tools.
- Work with engineers on drawing revisions, project updates, and technical questions.
- Collaborate with the panel shop team to support production schedules and project goals.
- Assist with inventory organization, material handling, and component tracking.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
About the company
PACIV provides engineering services for industrial process automation, offering design, integration, installation, validation, and ongoing support for regulated industries, especially pharma, biotech, and medical devices. Its team designs and configures control systems, instrumentation, and software and can also manage day-to-day automation operations through outsourcing. It differentiates itself by delivering a single, end-to-end service under one roof with certified engineers and regulatory-compliance expertise across the project lifecycle. Its goal is to help life sciences manufacturers run compliant, efficient, and reliable automated processes while maintaining data integrity.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Founded
1997
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- PACIV's 2026 career page shows active hiring across the United States and Ireland.
- Blackford expanded PACIV with Ace Controls in January 2025 and DSA, Eight12 earlier.
- PACIV's October 2026 HCAP page still calls it a global life-sciences automation leader.
What critics are saying
- Blackford's 2026 ACG rebrand threatens PACIV identity and employer pull within months.
- Open roles in Indianapolis, Puerto Rico, and Ireland signal persistent delivery-capacity constraints.
- Life-science concentration exposes PACIV to client insourcing shifts and sterile-manufacturing project delays.
What makes PACIV unique
- PACIV bundles automation, validation, and compliance for regulated life sciences under one roof.
- PACIV serves AbbVie, Amgen, Eli Lilly, J&J, Merck, and Pfizer.
- PACIV's outsourcing model runs clients' automation departments, not just one-off projects.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance