Controls Engineer

Job Summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) 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. In this role you will become an expert in lithium‑ion cell technology and help integrate that understanding with high‑speed, automated manufacturing methods to produce the highest performance batteries.

• Programming, installing, and troubleshooting Keyence vision systems within Panasonic’s battery manufacturing processes.
• Programming, installing, and troubleshooting PLC systems such as Mitsubishi and Omron within Panasonic’s battery manufacturing processes.
• Analyzing product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods.
• Determining feasibility of designing new plant equipment or modifying existing facilities considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors.
• Providing technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect long‑range plant and product engineering planning.
• Conferring with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and develop designs.
• Preparing or directing preparation of product or system layout and detailed drawings and schematics.
• Directing and coordinating manufacturing or building of prototype products or systems.
• Planning and developing experimental test programs.
• Analyzing test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
• Evaluating engineering test results for possible application to developments of systems or other uses.

• Wearing personal protective 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 may be required for some roles at PECNA.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Preferred:
  Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 1–3 years of experience.
• Experience programming, installing, and troubleshooting manufacturing image‑vision systems such as Keyence and Cognex.
• Experience programming, installing, and troubleshooting PLC systems such as Mitsubishi and Omron.
• Background working in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of electrical hardware, drawings, sequence control and software design.
• Ability to cooperate and work with related departments, including overseas.
• Flexibility to solve issues using first‑principles thinking.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with wiring/cabling size/terminations and load/temperature requirements.
• Familiarity with industrial machinery design and related NFPA codes 70, 79 (and related UL standards).
• Knowledge regarding electrical requirements in hazardous locations (Class I, Division 2).
• Experience with 480 V panel installations.
• Control wiring design experience.
• Experience with energy usage/optimization.
• Knowledge of American environmental laws and UL (Underwriters Laboratories).

• None

Percentage of time during a normal workday.

• Sit: 40%
• Walk: 30%
• Stand: 20%
• Lift: 10%

Required lifting and carrying frequency.

• Up to 10 lb.:
  Occasional
• Up to 20 lb.:
  Occasional
• Up to 35 lb.:
  Occasional
• Team‑lift over 35 lb.:
  Not required

• Health benefits – medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary benefits – life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) with company matching contributions and immediate…