Automation & Controls Engineering Intern
About the job
- Be a rising sophomore or junior pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Be located in the Indianapolis area and available for on-site work.
- Have an interest in automation, controls, programmable logic controllers, and industrial technology.
- Be willing to gain hands-on experience and apply classroom knowledge to real-world engineering projects.
- Have analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Be able to work effectively in a team environment with engineers, technicians, and vendors.
- Have written communication skills and attention to detail in documentation and reporting.
- Support on-site activities such as system checks, startup assistance, and basic troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, and supporting equipment.
- Assist with commissioning and qualification tasks under supervision, including executing basic test procedures and documenting results.
- Use AutoCAD Electrical to design control panels for production and support accurate fabrication by the shop team.
- Participate in vendor collaboration activities by gathering information, documenting issues, and tracking updates.
- Prepare and organize documentation for validation, compliance, and audit readiness.
- Contribute to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things initiatives through hands-on learning and guided project tasks.
- Support engineering teams with research, data collection, and process improvement activities.
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
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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0%2 year growth
6%/PRNewswire/ -- HCAP Partners, a California-based private equity firm and nationally recognized impact investor, is pleased to announce its recent investment...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blackford Capital (“Blackford”), a leading lower middle market private equity firm, announced today the acquisition of PACIV which specializes in industrial automation solutions. PACIV is a leading full-service provider of industrial process automation and systems integration primarily for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. The company was founded in 1997, and operates offices in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Indianapolis, Indiana, and in Cork, Ireland. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The PACIV management team, led by President Rick Straw and Chief Financial Officer Mácar Garrote, will remain with the company following the acquisition. “We are very proud of what we have built over our 25 years of operations, including a history of stable growth within our high-value end markets