Facilities Mechanical Engineer II

Overview

Join Panasonic Energy as a Facilities Mechanical Engineer II in De Soto, Kansas. This role supports the operation, maintenance, and optimization of mechanical facility systems and involves collaboration with the Operations & Maintenance team to troubleshoot issues, assess performance, and ensure safe, efficient operation. You will help push the limits of battery technology and contribute to sustainable transportation, joining a world-class team with diverse backgrounds and expertise.

The Facilities Mechanical Engineer II supports the operation, maintenance, and optimization of mechanical facility systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and associated controls. The position involves collaborating with the Operations & Maintenance team to troubleshoot issues, conduct assessments, and ensure efficient system performance. Responsibilities also include enforcing safety procedures, responding to emergencies, and training junior staff on systems and protocols. The role requires strong communication with engineers across disciplines to share best practices and support facility design and operational standards.

Works independently on routine assignments and impacts projects within the functional area.

• Functional Operations:
  Support the operation and performance of mechanical facility systems including central and unitary or zone-level HVAC air and hydronic systems, exhaust air systems, plumbing systems, and associated controls.
• Support mechanical equipment including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, steam boilers, heat exchangers, condensate return, process water, compressed air, central air handler units, makeup air units, clean room recirculation units, dry room dehumidification units, dust collectors, CRAC units, VAV and fan powered terminal units, exhaust fans, domestic water service, domestic hot water heaters, sanitary waste, PLC controls, and SCADA user interface.
• Conduct routine and ongoing assessments of facility system operations including tests, rounds, and data analysis to ensure proper functioning of systems and equipment.

• Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:
  Identify opportunities to improve maintenance practices and operational efficiency through observation and data analysis.
• Witness Operations and Maintenance activities and coordinate with O&M staff to identify opportunities for improving reliability, maintenance, and operational efficiencies.
• Understand industrial equipment, processes, and operating parameters to support system and process improvements.

• Training & Team Support:
  Train junior facilities staff on mechanical systems, operating procedures, and safety practices; support the O&M team by sharing technical knowledge related to facility systems operations, diagnostics, and troubleshooting procedures; provide input and feedback during team meetings and process reviews to improve technical training and procedural accuracy.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication:
  Collaborate with O&M, Production, and Engineering teams to coordinate maintenance activities and ensure reliable utility support for manufacturing operations; engage with cross-functional stakeholders during system reviews, emergency response situations, and planned maintenance shutdowns to minimize disruption; assist with updating Standard Operating Procedures and as-built documentation; support troubleshooting root causes of utility performance issues; support facility design expansion projects to enforce facility standards;
  
  develop relationships and communicate with engineers across disciplines and sites to share best practices.

• Quality, Safety, & Compliance:
  Ensure adherence to all company safety policies, environmental regulations, and standard operating procedures; maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment consistent with 6S principles; support audits and inspections by maintaining accurate documentation, calibration records, and maintenance logs; respond rapidly to emergency situations to protect personnel and assets; perform other duties as assigned to support facility reliability, compliance, and operational excellence.

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