Controls Engineer II

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Controls Engineer? Then we're looking for you! 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!

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.

The Controls Engineer II independently programs, installs, and troubleshoots automation systems—including Keyence vision systems and PLCs such as Mitsubishi and Omron—within Panasonic’s battery manufacturing operations. This role analyzes equipment specifications and production requirements to design and implement efficient manufacturing solutions for routine projects within the controls and automation functional area. The engineer collaborates with cross‑functional teams to develop, test, and validate system designs, ensuring alignment with defined technical, operational, and economic constraints.

Additional responsibilities include independently preparing detailed schematics, coordinating prototype builds, and contributing to long‑term engineering planning through technical evaluations and data analysis that impact projects within the functional area.

• Independently program, install, and troubleshoot Keyence vision systems supporting Panasonic’s battery manufacturing processes
• Independently program, install, and troubleshoot PLC systems, including Mitsubishi and Omron platforms, to support manufacturing equipment and automation needs
• Analyze product and equipment specifications and performance requirements to develop control system designs that can be implemented using existing manufacturing facilities and methods
• Manage defined work streams or small automation projects within the controls functional area, applying increased technical depth to moderately complex engineering problems
• Prepare, or direct the preparation of, detailed system layouts, electrical drawings, and schematics in accordance with engineering standards

• Solve moderately complex controls and automation problems with limited guidance, applying established engineering methods and tools
• Evaluate the feasibility of new equipment designs or modifications to existing facilities by assessing cost, space, schedule, technical risk, and operational constraints
• Plan and develop experimental test programs to evaluate system performance, reliability, and functionality
• Analyze test data and reports to verify that designs meet defined functional and performance specifications
• Suggest improvements to control system designs, equipment configurations, or processes to enhance performance, reliability, or manufacturability

• Share technical knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices with peers to support team capability and consistency
• Provide informal guidance to less experienced engineers or technicians on routine controls and…