Sr. Facilities Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Do you want to join a team that is changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Sr. Facilities Mechanical Engineer? Then we’re looking for you! We’re hiring at Panasonic Energy in De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium‑ion battery factory.

• Support the operation, performance, design, and installation of mechanical facility systems, including HVAC, exhaust, plumbing, and process/chemical distribution systems and associated controls.
• Lead complex troubleshooting and resolution of mechanical system issues using advanced engineering expertise.
• Drive innovation in mechanical system applications and improvements across facility infrastructure.
• Manage or lead large, complex projects or programs and contribute to project strategy for facility expansions and upgrades related to mechanical equipment, including chillers, cooling towers, boilers, pumps, heat exchangers, compressors, air handling systems, cleanroom and dry room systems, dust collectors, CRAC units, and associated PLC/SCADA systems.
• Conduct routine assessments of system performance through field rounds, testing, and data analysis to ensure reliability and functionality.

• Leverage the expertise of Facilities personnel to identify and resolve highly complex system performance issues.
• Provide strategic technical direction to improve system reliability, efficiency, and performance.
• Champion innovation by driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality.
• Utilize automated fault detection and diagnostic tools to identify performance issues and prevent early equipment failure.
• Collaborate with O&M and Production teams to troubleshoot root causes of utility and system performance issues.
• Analyze system data and operational trends to recommend and implement optimization strategies.

• Train and mentor junior facilities staff on mechanical systems, troubleshooting techniques, and safety practices.
• Provide technical leadership across teams by sharing expertise and best practices.
• Develop, update, and improve standard operating procedures, training documentation, and system records.
• Support team development by contributing to technical training, knowledge sharing, and process improvement.

• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with O&M, Production, Engineering, and external stakeholders to ensure reliable facility operations.
• Present technical recommendations, system performance insights, and improvement strategies to senior leadership.
• Coordinate maintenance activities, shutdowns, and emergency response efforts to minimize disruption to operations.
• Build relationships with internal teams, external vendors, and other sites to drive alignment and share best practices.
• Support facility design and expansion projects by reviewing system designs, sequences of operations, and controls integration.
• Communicate with vendors and service providers to ensure quality execution and performance.
• Conduct audits of supplier work to ensure compliance with standards and expectations.

• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, environmental regulations, and operational standards.
• Promote a safe work environment by enforcing safety procedures and best practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation, calibration records, and maintenance logs to support audits and inspections.
• Uphold 6S standards by maintaining clean, organized, and hazard‑free work areas.
• Respond rapidly and effectively to emergency situations, including equipment failures, fire events, or evacuations.

• Employees may be required to wear PPE such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit with respirator.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field (e.g., Aerospace, Chemical, Industrial Engineering).

• Relevant and extensive on‑site work experience with central plants…