Electrical Engineer III (PENA)

Panasonic Corporation of North America
Sparks, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2024



Our Mission: Create Technologies That Move Us
Job Title:
ElectricalEngineer III
Shift:
Monday-Friday
Department:
Engineering
Category:
Exempt (Salaried)
Approved by:
Engineering
Job Summary:
Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) 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 PENA, 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.
Essential Duties:
  • Provides engineering support related to dailyformationproduction activities. Works to optimize OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) to increase productivity and reduce defect and loss.
  • Utilizes OEE and other production data to effectively manage tasks and activities.
  • Demonstrating solid troubleshooting skills and ability to quickly solve unknown problems.
  • Troubleshooting real time production problems to maintain production and reduce defects.
  • Working with engineering/maintenance teams to develop permanent countermeasures to common problems in daily manufacturing. Can relate to productivity, quality, loss, safety, etc.
  • Implementing and expand these new permanent countermeasures into production lines.
  • Monitoring and auditing manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications and standards are achieved.
  • Applying technical knowledge to develop clear and standard work instructions, SOP's and troubleshooting guides.
  • Implementing and supporting manufacturing industrial automation.
  • Other duties may be assigned
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:Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Education:
  • Basic:Bachelor'sDegreeinElectrical Engineeringor similar discipline.
  • Preferred:Master'sDegree inElectrical Engineering or similar discipline.
Essential Qualifications:
  • 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.
  • Experience performing engineering functions and responsibilities in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in soldering and work in high and low voltage environments.
  • Experience with AC/DC and DC/DC boards, transformers, and circuit board testing and root cause analysis.
  • Should be flexible with the working environment and be able to perform job duties between manufacturing floor and office/desk.
  • Must be able to perform machine and process troubleshooting and apply root cause analysis.
  • Ability to read and create electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, etc.
  • Must possess engineering skills (process development/improvement, troubleshooting, data analysis, tolerancing, MPI's).
  • Capable of identifying critical process parameters. Knowledge of FTA, FMEA, etc.
  • Strong team working skills at all levels of an organization, especially skilled at working with direct labor to understand challenges and work on developing optimal solutions using structured methods.
  • Self-starter who works well independently and an outstanding ability to follow up with minimal direction and will focus on team success.
  • Able to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritize work, and deliver quality results.
  • A strong work ethic with a"get the job done"approach who consistently delivers excellent customer service, both internally and externally.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous experience with Industrial data analysis or Manufacturing Execution System (MES) desired.
  • Cell experience and knowledge is preferred, especially ability to read and understand charge/discharge curves.
  • Experience in consumer or power electronics, including 3 phase power is a strong plus.
  • Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment (1M units per day) such as batteries or electronic devices.
  • Knowledge and experience with PLC's, sensors, relays, automated machines, and collection of machine data.
  • Experience working in machine shops and fabricating machine parts.
  • Familiar with six sigma methodologies and tools.
Physical Demands:
Physical Activities:(Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)
  • Sit:20%
  • Walk:50%
  • Stand:20%
  • Lift:10%
Tools and/or Equipment:(Required frequencyis:Not required (0%),Occasional (1-33%),Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)
  • Keyboard/Computer:Continuous
  • Office Equipment:Continuous
  • PhoneContinuous
Required Lifting and Carrying:(Requiredfrequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)
  • Up to 10lbs.:Frequent
  • Up to 20lbs.:Frequent
  • Up to 35lbs.:Frequent
  • Team-liftonly (over 35lbs.):Frequent
About Us:
Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) is collaborating with Tesla at a massive battery factory near Reno, Nevada which is known for its quality of life and expansive outdoor adventures. Panasonic's roleatthe Gigafactory is to manufacture and supply cylindrical lithium-ion cells to Tesla for their electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
Over the past few years, the Gigafactory has grown to the largest lithium-ion battery factory in the world. Together with our partner Tesla, we continue to revolutionize the lithium-ion battery space and accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy and transportation.
Our mission at PENA is to make the vision of affordable Electric Vehicles a reality by producing the world's safest, high quality, and lowest cost batteries. Through this effort we will create a clean energy society and our products will change society's use of and perceptions of electric power.
In addition to an environmentthat isas innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.
Supplemental Information:
Pre-employment drug testing is required. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.
Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity employer, and allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy of North America.
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Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Corporation of North America.

 

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