Equipment Specialist

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? If you have a strong background as an Equipment Specialist I, we’re looking for you. Join the PECNA team and work with world‑class team members from diverse backgrounds.

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) is seeking ambitious specialists 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.

• Analyze problems, plan, and execute countermeasures for achieving operation improvement of production equipment.
• Implement or modify equipment to correspond to new products or improvements.
• Identify problems from equipment, PLC’s, sensors, machines, or electrical drawings.
• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and plant facilities/equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and make adjustments to product lines.
• Perform regular overhaul of machines and equipment.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Work closely with engineers to execute on projects.
• Provide support with ordering and fabricating new parts.
• Train entry level and new engineers basic and unique skills related to PECNA production.
• 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.

Education

• Basic:
  Completion of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred:
  Associate’s Degree, completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience.

Essential Qualifications

• Experience conducting maintenance on advanced production machinery.
• Demonstrated examples of improvements and root cause analysis.
• Strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, sensor, automation, and industrial skills.
• 2+ years of high‑level experience at Panasonic Energy of North America.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with facilities HVAC systems.
• Previous background with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience in a machine shop is strongly desired.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.

(Percentage of time during the normal workday)

• Sit: 20%
• Walk: 50%
• Stand: 20%
• Lift: 10%

• Keyboard/Computer:
  Continuous
• Office Equipment:
  Continuous
• Phone:
  Continuous

• Up to 10 lbs.:
  Frequent
• Up to 20 lbs.:
  Frequent
• Up to 35 lbs.:
  Frequent
• Team‑lift only (over 35 lbs.):
  Frequent

• Health Benefits – medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, HSAs and FSAs.
• Voluntary Benefits – life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) with company matching and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time‑Off – vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• 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, and fertility resources.
• Employee Recognition Program – High5 platform, quarterly and annual awards.
• Annual Bonus Program – performance‑based bonus.
• On‑site Food Options – cafes, snack and beverage kitchens, vendor visits, and employee events.
• Free Shuttle service.

The role is onsite at Panasonic Energy. We foster a positive working environment with a focus on productivity, safety, and employee well‑being.

We are a team dedicated to transforming the world through sustainable energy by producing safe, high‑quality lithium‑ion batteries. Our operations in De Soto, Kansas, support career growth and innovation.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer that values inclusion and belonging. All 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.

Pre‑employment drug testing is required. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with or without reasonable accommodation. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the United States without restriction.