Summer Internship - Electrical Control Panel Shop

Process Automation – Controls.Instruments.Validations, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

PACIV offers a Summer Internship in the Electrical Control Panel Shop in Indianapolis, IN. You will work with panel shop professionals and engineers to gain hands-on experience building and assembling industrial electrical control panels.

The role targets students in Electrical or Mechatronics engineering or related fields, with a focus on learning schematics, panel layouts, and safe tool usage in a real-world shop environment onsite.

Qualifications

• Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Interest in automation, manufacturing, or electrical systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and hands-on mindset.
• Willingness to learn and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Assist with laying out back panels, mounting components, and routing wiring.
• Support assembly and wiring of industrial electrical control panels.
• Learn proper panel fabrication techniques and safe use of hand and power tools.
• Collaborate with engineers to understand drawing revisions and project updates.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and support production schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Hands-on

Willingness to learn

Comfortable with tools

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Engineering Technology

Job description

Summer Internship - Electrical Control Panel Shop

Electrical Control Panel Shop Internship
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
PACIV (pronounced pah-SEEV) Process Automation, Controls, Instrumentation & Validation
We have been in business for over 30-years specializing in automation & controls, validation, and instrumentation. Our teams solve complex challenges, support industry-leading facilities, and make a measurable impact on critical manufacturing operations every day.
We are looking for a motivated student to join our Panel Shop team and gain hands-on experience building and assembling industrial electrical control panels.
This internship is designed for students interested in electrical systems or automation & controls engineering and provides valuable hands-on experience in a professional panel shop environment onsite in our Indianapolis office. You will work alongside experienced panel builders and engineers to learn the fundamentals of industrial control panel fabrication and assembly.

What You Will Learn

• Learn to 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 proper panel fabrication techniques and safe use of hand and power tools
• Work with engineers to understand drawing revisions, project updates, and technical questions
• Collaborate with our 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
• Gain exposure to industrial automation & electrical control systems

Qualifications

• Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field
• Interest in automation & controls, manufacturing, or electrical systems
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Comfortable working with tools and hands-on projects
• Previous panel building experience is not required

Why Join PACIV?

• Gain real-world experience in industrial automation and control panel fabrication
• Work alongside experienced engineers and panel shop professionals
• Apply classroom concepts in a hands-on environment
• Develop practical technical skills that support future engineering and manufacturing careers
• Opportunity to build professional experience with a well-established, growing automation company

Work Environment

• Shop-based internship located in Indianapolis, IN
• Collaborative team environment
• Hands-on work involving electrical components, tools, and panel assembly
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift materials as needed

Important Hiring Information

• PACIV does not partner with third-party recruiting agencies
• PACIV does not provide H-1B sponsorship, H-1B transfers, OPT sponsorship, CPT sponsorship, or employment-based immigration support.

PACIV is an Equal Opportunity Employer