Quality Control Technician - Formation

Overview

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) is collaborating with Tesla Motors, Inc. in the Gigafactory near Reno, Nevada to produce lithium‑ion batteries. This role is a Quality Engineering Technician I in the Quality Operations department.

• Conduct and implement quality control systems for Li‑ion battery manufacturing processes.
• Perform incoming materials quality control in the warehouse for cell production, including inspection of cell parts, battery active materials, and chemical materials for safety and performance.
• Assist in establishing quality control systems in the materials warehouse.
• Analyze and evaluate materials input/output data to reduce defects and improve battery performance.
• Support cell manufacturing process auditing on materials to assure production quality.
• Other duties may be assigned.

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

Location:

Gigafactory near Reno, Nevada.

• Full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and full hazmat suit with respirator may be required.

• 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 desired.
• Extensive data analysis experience (statistical process control of production data).
• Experience in defect reduction of high-volume manufacturing products.

• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account.
• Voluntary benefits: life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time‑Off: 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 Well‑being programs: lifestyle spending account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, life stage and fertility resources.
• Employee Recognition Program:
  High5 platform, quarterly and annual awards.
• Annual Bonus Program: performance‑based bonus opportunity.
• On‑site food options: cafes, snack and beverage kitchens, vendor visits, employee events.
• Free shuttle to and from work.

• 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; reasonable accommodation is provided for essential functions.