Overview:
Do you want to join a team that’s changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Mechanical Engineering Intern? Then we’re looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!
Responsibilities:
Summary: Panasonic Energy is seeking ambitious interns to join the world’s largest lithium ion battery initiative. With superior battery designs and the fastest manufacturing lines in the world, Panasonic Energy invites you to join us in this ongoing full-scale effort to electrify our society.
Job Summary: The Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence Mechanical Engineering Intern will support the development of innovative mechanical solutions, moving ideas from concept through prototype and into practical application. This role combines research-style experimentation with hands-on engineering, focusing on design, modeling, testing, and process improvement for industrial applications. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions into real-world products and business processes. Additionally, the position provides opportunities to present findings, contribute to research initiatives, and engage with both internal and external collaborators.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) REQUIREMENTS:

• To ensure health and safety in the workplace and for employee protection, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.

EDUCATION:

• Required: Completion of at least two years of full-time enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, Data Science, Applied Math, or related discipline
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be currently enrolled as a fulltime student at an accredited four-year college or university.
• Completion of at least two years of full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours per semester).
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Basic knowledge of project management processes and tools
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write and communicate technical information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time the internship begins and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, O-1, TN, L-1, or other employment-based visas) to participate in the program or for a fulltime role after graduation. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hands-on experience acquired through internships, jobs, research, or personal projects.
• A desire to create a sustainable future through energy storage, renewable energy, and electric vehicles.

WHO WE ARE:

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you’ll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.
This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our operations to De Soto, Kansas and build the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. We will provide you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.
As an innovative thinker, you’ll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.
Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.
We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.
In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

EDUCATION:

• Required: Completion of at least two years of full-time enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, Data Science, Applied Math, or related discipline
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be currently enrolled as a fulltime student at an accredited four-year college or university.
• Completion of at least two years of full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours per semester).
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Basic knowledge of project management processes and tools
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write and communicate technical information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time the internship begins and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, O-1, TN, L-1, or other employment-based visas) to participate in the program or for a fulltime role after graduation. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hands-on experience acquired through internships, jobs, research, or personal projects.
• A desire to create a sustainable future through energy storage, renewable energy, and electric vehicles.

Please refer the Job description for details