Quality Control Technician - Formation

Position: Quality Control Technician I - Formation, Days
Overview

WHO YOU ARE AT PANASONIC ENERGY:

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Quality Control Technician I? Then Panasonic Energy is looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! 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!

Responsibilities

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WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Quality Control Technician I

Shift: Days, Formation Day Shift 1: 6:45am to 7:15pm, M/Tu/W/Su & M/Tu/Su

Department:
Quality Operations

Job Summary:

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) is collaborating with Tesla Motors, Inc. in a large-scale advanced battery manufacturing facility known as the Gigafactory near Reno, Nevada which is known for its quality of life and expansive outdoor adventures

Essential Duties:

* Conducting and implementing quality control systems for Li-ion battery manufacturing processes.

* Conducting incoming materials quality control in the warehouse for cell production.

* Helping establish quality control system in materials warehouse of battery production.

* Conducting inspection work for incoming materials including cell parts, battery active materials, and chemical materials for battery safety and performance.

* Helping analysis and evaluation of materials input/output data to reduce defects and improve battery performance.

* Providing support to cell manufacturing process auditing on materials to assure production quality.

* Other duties may be assigned.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

* To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include 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.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Primary Role and Responsibilities

* Conducting and implementing quality control systems for Li-ion battery manufacturing processes.

* Conducting incoming materials quality control in the warehouse for cell production.

* Helping establish quality control system in materials warehouse of battery production.

* Conducting inspection work for incoming materials including cell parts, battery active materials, and chemical materials for battery safety and performance.

* Helping analysis and evaluation of materials input/output data to reduce defects and improve battery performance.

* Providing support to cell manufacturing process auditing on materials to assure production quality.

* Other duties may be assigned.

Education and Experience

* High school diploma or GED

* Familiarity with quality management tools (control chart, FTA, FMEA, etc.) and MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

* Practical experience with materials analysis, testing, and chemical analysis equipment.

Qualifications

* 3+ years of quality technician background is preferred

* Associate's or Junior College degree in science or engineering field

* Experience using ISO 9001 quality management system auditing

* A background as a quality technician in high-volume manufacturing is strongly desired

* Extensive data analysis experience such as statistical process control of production data

* Experience in defect reduction of high-volume manufacturing products

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

* Health Benefits - Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus 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) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.

* Paid Time-Off Benefits - Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.

* Educational Assistance - Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.

* Health Management and Wellbeing Programs
-Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.

* Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and…