Overview:
Do you want to join a team that’s changing the world? Do you have a strong background as an Engineering Manager? 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!
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Meet the Recruiter: Princess Damato

JOB SUMMARY:

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) is seeking ambitious engineers to lead the world’s largest lithium ion battery initiative. With superior battery designs and the fastest manufacturing lines in the world, Panasonic is producing millions of batteries per day at the Gigafactory to support Tesla’s electric vehicle and energy storage businesses. Panasonic invites you to join us in this ongoing full-scale effort to electrify our society. At PECNA, engineers quickly become experts in the fundamentals of lithium-ion cell technology and work to integrate that understanding with high speed, automated manufacturing methods to produce the highest performance and highest quality lithium ion batteries

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) REQUIREMENTS:

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.
  The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
  Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

• Basic: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related discipline.
• Preferred: M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related discipline.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America does not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
• Evidence of exceptional ability. Panasonic follows a culture of full-cycle engineering where members will have full responsibility and accountability for their projects from start to finish. We are looking for the best of the best.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in areas such as manufacturing, product development, design, or other area.
• 5+ years of leadership experience.
• Strong analytic and decision-making abilities. Able to influence others to move towards a common goal.
• Self-motivation and resourcefulness are required.
• Able to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritize work, and deliver quality results.
• Intuitive, adaptable, creative, and collaborative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong experience with electrochemistry and electrochemical analysis preferred.
• Previous experience with Industrial data analysis or Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment (1M+ units per day) such as batteries or electronic devices.
• Familiarity with six sigma methodologies and tools.
• Strong data analysis skills with tools such as JMP, Minitab, Python, or MATLAB are highly desired.
• Experience with battery production or R&D
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

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.
Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing 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.

• Managing others and being responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Manufacturing Engineering team.
• Carrying out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training new employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems following the company’s established policies and procedures.
• Conducting research to develop new and improved battery manufacturing processes.
• Designing, planning layout, and overseeing workers engaged in constructing, controlling, and improving equipment to carry out battery manufacturing processes on commercial scale.
• Analyzing operating procedures and equipment/machinery functions to reduce processing time and cost.
• Designing and planning measurement and control systems for manufacturing processes based on data collected in laboratory experiments and pilot plant operations.
• Determining the most effective arrangement of unit operations by exercising judgement to compromise between process requirements, economic evaluation, operator effectiveness, and physical and health hazards.
• Establishing procedures for operators and technicians to use in the manufacturing processes for the manufacturing of Li-ion cells.
• Performing tests and taking measurements throughout stages of production to determine degree of control over process variables.
• Applying principles of chemical engineering to solve environmental problems