Facilities Engineer III

Panasonic • Sparks, NV

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Engineer III will integrate with a growing team of Facility Engineers and BIM Designers and lead critical projects supporting Panasonic site operations, improvements, and facility expansions. The role combines engineering, business acumen, project management, communication, and continuous improvement to support lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing. The engineer will serve as a subject matter expert and problem-solving resource for utility systems, and as system owner for eight or more utility systems.

This position supports facility utility design and installation, project scheduling and cost management, facility operations and energy efficiency, maintenance coordination, safety and regulatory compliance, and communication with vendors and stakeholders. It also involves assessing system performance, responding to emergencies, maintaining as-built drawings, and reporting project status to executives.

The role is onsite. Work may involve wearing personal protective equipment, potentially including a Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, or a hazmat suit with respirator. Physical activity during a normal workday includes sitting (40%), walking (30%), standing (20%), and lifting (10%). Occasional lifting of items weighing up to 35 pounds is required; team lifting over 35 pounds is not required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 4 years of hands-on experience in the operation or engineering of mission-critical facilities and infrastructure, including mechanical, process, chemical, electrical, architectural, and structural systems.
• Excellent computer skills, including PDF editing software and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).
• Professional and clear communication and interaction with team members, customers, and other parties at all organizational levels.
• Ability to respond effectively, verbally and in writing, to sensitive issues, complex inquiries, or complaints.
• Strong commitment to customer service for coworkers and clients.
• Approachable and adaptable, with comfort communicating and troubleshooting with all levels of the organization.
• Working-level English proficiency, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Ability to manage a large number of projects effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex project documents, including AutoCAD, Visio, and PDF documents.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant engineering principles and methods of project, engineering, and construction management.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.
• Pass pre-employment drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• High Performance Leadership.
• Construction management experience.
• Demonstrated comfort in multinational environments.
• Experience supporting and constructing large facilities, preferably in advanced manufacturing environments.
• Ability to develop installation standards and project tracking and management documents.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations.
• Lean Six Sigma, 5S, and continuous process improvement experience.
• Experience working in clean room or dry room environments.
• Focus on achieving organizational goals while developing skills and gaining knowledge.
• Ability to collaborate with others to complete successful projects.
• Resilience, self-motivation, and ability to work well under pressure.
• Alignment with Panasonic’s seven core principles: contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, and gratitude.

Responsibilities

• Support design and installation of facility utility improvements involving mechanical, process, chemical, electrical, architectural, and structural systems.
• Manage schedules and costs for assigned design and construction projects.
• Support facility design for construction and updates that improve operational and energy efficiency.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of facility system performance and operations.
• Perform tests and rounds, and analyze building conditions and data to verify proper equipment function.
• Ensure energy-efficient operation of assigned facility systems.
• Assist with and schedule new construction, preventive maintenance, contract maintenance, and general maintenance while minimizing disruption to building services.
• Ensure contracted entities comply with safety procedures and use required protective equipment.
• Maintain ongoing communication with vendors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Assist with updating and maintaining as-built drawings.
• Respond rapidly to emergencies, including fire, evacuation, equipment failure, and customer escalations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, requisitions, and government agency directives related to facility operations and assigned projects.
• Prepare and present monthly executive-summary project reports.
• Support factory design, construction, and continuous improvement as system owner for eight or more utility systems.
• Identify and lead utility system and process improvements through the continuous improvement program.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer leave, and parental and caregiver leave.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Lifestyle Spending Account, employee assistance program, virtual health management, chronic condition support, neurodiversity resources, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources.
• Employee recognition and awards platform, with quarterly and annual recognition.
• Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
• On-site cafes, snack and beverage kitchens, vendor visits, and employee events.
• Free shuttle rides to and from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior