Quality Control Technician - Level 3 C-Shift; Thu, Fri, Sat, alternating Wed

Overview

Do you want to join a team that’s changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Quality Control Technician? 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 Customer Quality Technician – Level 3 supports the testing and evaluation of lithium‑ion batteries to ensure product quality, safety, and reliability, with a focus on meeting customer requirements. This role performs routine laboratory testing, accurately records and communicates results, and assists in basic investigation of customer and internal quality issues. The technician works under established procedures and guidance from senior team members to support timely resolution of quality concerns and continuous improvement efforts while ensuring adherence to defined processes, safety standards, and quality requirements.

• Perform routine performance and safety testing on lithium‑ion cells according to established specifications and procedures
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment (e.g., charge/discharge units, environmental chambers, and measurement tools) within the functional area
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for safe handling, testing, storage, and disposal of lithium‑ion batteries
• Accurately collect and document test data and observations

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction and process efficiency
• Identify and report basic trends, anomalies, or inconsistencies in test results
• Assist in root cause investigations and corrective action activities under guidance

• Train and mentor technicians at the same or lower level within the functional area
• Support onboarding and knowledge sharing of standard processes and procedures

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (e.g., Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality) to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Communicate test results and quality concerns clearly and accurately to team members

• Support proper implementation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
• Follow all safety protocols and properly utilize required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Uphold 6S initiatives and ensure area cleanliness is maintained to safety and operational standards
• Ensure compliance with company policies and quality management systems
• Ability to work all scheduled shift hours

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• High school diploma, GED, or 2 years of prior experience in functional area

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Engineering, Quality, Industrial Technology)