Control Panel Technician

Paciv • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Control Panel Technician PACIV stands for P rocess A utomation, C ontrols, I nstrumentation, and V alidation. Please Note: PACIV does not engage with external recruitment agencies. We kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding this posting. PACIV is a global leader in industrial automation and process control solutions, serving clients in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, medical device, food & beverage, and utilities sectors, specializing in delivering compliant, high-performance automation systems tailored to regulated environments. We are seeking an Control Panel Technician to join our Indianapolis, IN team. This role involves assembling and wiring electrical control panels containing circuit breakers, relays, and controllers to support power distribution and industrial automation systems in a variety of industries This position requires direct employment. We do not consider C2C (Corp-to-Corp) or 1099 contract arrangements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Electrical Technician Certification or an equivalent credential preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience building and assembling electrical control panels.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics for systems operating at 24 VDC, 120 VAC, and 480 VAC.
• Working knowledge of PLC systems & platforms; Allen Bradley, Siemens, Rockwell, or Schnider.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, and layouts to ensure accurate panel assembly and functionality.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting of control panels and PIDs to verify proper operation and compliance with all safety and quality standards.
• Perform control panel testing using digital process meters (e.g., Fluke) to simulate analog and discrete signals; 4–20 mA and 0–10 V.
• Support shop operations, including inventory management, material requests, scheduling, shipping/receiving, and maintenance of tools.
• Collaborate with clients and engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during fabrication.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills in electrical and instrumentation work, while adapting to changing priorities and project requirements.
• Demonstrate resilience under pressure, accountability within a team environment, and a results-driven, self-motivated approach.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and presentation), strong organizational abilities, and proficiency with computer systems.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick leave, and company-recognized holidays.
• Healthcare Coverage - PACIV covers 90% of your healthcare premium
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Bi-monthly company contributions to cover out-of-pocket medical expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Company match up to 4% & full vestiture on enrollment date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED