Quality Control Technician - Assembly, Nights D-Shift

Overview

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.

Quality Engineering Technician I in Quality Operations, nights shift (D‑Shift).

• 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 analyse and evaluate 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.

• Full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with quality management tools (control chart, FTA, FMEA, etc.) and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Practical experience with materials analysis, testing, and chemical analysis equipment.

• 3+ years of quality technician background preferred.
• Associate’s or Junior College degree in science or engineering field.
• Experience using ISO 9001 quality management system auditing.
• Background as a quality technician in high‑volume manufacturing strongly desired.
• Extensive data analysis experience such as statistical process control of production data.
• Experience in defect reduction of high‑volume manufacturing products.

• 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, 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, parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – Lifestyle Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, virtual health management, chronic condition support, neurodiversity resources, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, life stage and fertility resources.
• Employee Recognition Program – High5 employee recognition and awards platform.
• Annual Bonus Program – opportunity for an annual performance‑based bonus.
• On‑site Food Options – cafés, snack and beverage kitchens, vendor visits, employee events.
• Free Shuttle – rides to and from work.

On‑site at the Gigafactory near Reno, Nevada.

Pre‑employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.