Electrical Technician - KS

Panasonic • De Soto, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Technician supports Electrical Engineering activities such as testing, check-out, modification, fabrication, and assembly of miscellaneous electrical systems. The technician performs zero-volt verifications and panel inspections to ensure critical safety functions. This role requires experience in maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems within a high-volume manufacturing environment. The individual works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to conduct testing, checkout, and troubleshooting activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or 2 years of prior experience in functional area
• 5+ years of electrical technician experience performing maintenance and electrical troubleshooting in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and electromechanical control systems up to 480 VAC
• Strong understanding of electrical hardware, schematics, wiring diagrams, and SOPs
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and maintain industrial control systems and related mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical components
• Knowledge of industrial machinery design and safety regulations, including NEC and NFPA 70E (must pass NFPA 70E exam and obtain CEST certification)
• Ability to work 12-hour day or night shifts in support of 24/7 battery manufacturing operations (ET and Electrical PM support)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments, including overseas teams
• Strong documentation skills
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)
• Wearing PPE is required and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.
• Sit: 10%
• Walk: 45%
• Stand: 45%
• Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
• Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
• Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Occasional

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology)
• Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent certification
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
• PECNA approved Technical Training
• Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) Certification
• 10+ years of electrical technician experience performing maintenance and electrical troubleshooting
• Familiarity with wiring, cabling, grounding, shielding, terminations, and load/temperature requirements
• Knowledge of ISA (International Society of Automation) standards and symbology
• Experience working in hazardous locations (e.g., Class I, Division 2)
• Experience with 480 VAC panel installation

Responsibilities

• Perform ET (Electrical Technician) and electrical preventive maintenance to support 24/7 plant operations
• Provide ET support to the plant, including breaker resets, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) confirmation, Zero Vault Verification (ZVV) checks—which include LOTO—and planned system or line shutdown support
• Perform regularly scheduled electrical system maintenance
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment in assigned areas
• Capable of working all scheduled shifts
• Identify and correct grounding and bonding issues, improve cable management and routing, and ensure all electrical connections and terminations are secure and properly tightened
• Clean and maintain control panels and junction boxes, and verify that positive-pressure clean, dry air systems are installed in enclosures
• Provide support to the plant with expertise in high-power troubleshooting and modifications, grounding and bonding work, and conduit installation and routing
• Assist with cable and wire pulls to ensure proper electrical system installation and maintenance
• Ability to train others at same or lower level
• Support implementation of industry-standard compliant processes and procedures
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams during planned system/line shutdowns and troubleshooting activities to ensure minimal disruption to production
• Ensure all electrical work complies with plant safety standards, ET requirements, and company policies, including proper LOTO, ZVV, and grounding/bonding practices
• Follow all safety regulations, standard operating procedures, and 6S workplace organization standards to maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized work area
• Support audits and inspections by ensuring documentation accuracy, tool readiness, and procedural compliance

Benefits

• Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month
• Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment
• Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning
• Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program
• Inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging
• Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization
• Collaborative and motivating culture that is rooted in continuous personal and professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED