Overview: Do you want to join a team that’s changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Translator I? 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: Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.
Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you’re passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.
Job Summary: The Translator I facilitates bilingual communication between Japanese and English speakers through accurate translation and interpretation of written and spoken content. This role supports cross-cultural collaboration across departments by translating documents such as policies, technical manuals, and business communications, and interpreting during meetings and conferences. The Translator I ensures consistency and clarity in all communications by following company style guides and utilizing translation memory tools. Flexibility to support teams outside standard hours and in a construction or industrial environment is required.

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: High school diploma, GED or 2 years of prior experience in functional area
• Preferred: Technical degree with a focus on manufacturing or equivalent education and experience

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Business-level fluency in both Japanese and English (spoken and written)
• Proven experience as a translator/interpreter in a business or technical environment
• High attention to detail and ability to translate accurately and quickly
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Willingness to work in industrial environments and outside standard hours as needed
• 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)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1–2 years of professional translation/interpretation experience in a bilingual corporate or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with Japanese business etiquette and experience supporting cross-cultural teams
• Knowledge of technical terminology and quality standards related to manufacturing (e.g., ISO, construction, or battery production)
• Ability to manage multiple translation and interpretation requests in a fast-paced environment
• Technological proficiency with interpretation-related hardware/software

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.

Please refer the Job description for details