Facilities Process Engineer II

Panasonic • De Soto, KS

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Facilities Process Engineer II? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today! The Facilities Process Engineer II provides technical expertise and operational support for critical process systems, including solvent management, wastewater treatment, and RO/DI water systems, ensuring reliable performance and compliance with regulatory standards. The position involves troubleshooting mechanical and control components, assisting with facility design expansions, and collaborating on predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance to minimize production disruptions. The individual will promote a strong safety culture, maintain adherence to codes and standards, and contribute to continuous improvement through SOP development, staff training, and cross-functional coordination with vendors and engineering teams. Works independently on routine assignments and impacts projects within the functional area.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or related engineering field.
• 2+ years of experience working as a Process or Chemical Engineer at a manufacturing facility, refinery or chemical plant.
• Skills and experience necessary to satisfy the required “Essential Duties”.
• Knowledge of and comfort with Microsoft Office Suite software including Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong technical leadership with excellent organizational and verbal skills
• Being approachable. Must be comfortable communicating/troubleshooting with all levels of the organization.
• Ability and proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical information to non-technical audiences.
• The ability to respond effectively, verbally, and in writing to sensitive issues, complex inquiries, or complaints.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including patience in overcoming communication challenges while resolving technical issues with team members who may have different cultural and lingual backgrounds.
• Strong team building skills and willing to learn from and accept guidance from others.
• Able to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritize work, and deliver quality results.
• Intuitive, adaptable, resourceful, and collaborative. Able to make appropriate decisions when confronted with obstacles, think about them before acting, and consistently resolve issues in creative and effective ways.
• A strong work ethic with a “get the job done” approach and consistently delivers excellent customer service, both internally and externally.
• A high level of commitment to customer service to both coworkers and clients
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Nice To Haves

• 4+ years of experience working as a Process or Chemical Engineer at a manufacturing facility, refinery or chemical plant.
• Experience supporting or reviewing the installation of MEP equipment on construction projects, especially within manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
• Experience with managing multi-discipline projects.
• Experience with developing standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Experience working with systems that serve clean room/dry room environments.
• Basic understanding of control Proportional Integrative Derivative (PID) loop tuning.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Develop into subject matter expert for assigned process systems, supporting equipment installation, commissioning, and startup until full production efficiency is achieved
• Support and troubleshoot solvent storage, distribution, and recovery, wastewater treatment, and RO DI water to ensure continuous and reliable operation
• Troubleshoot system components such as pumps, sensors, piping, valves, and heat exchangers while monitoring performance, quality control, and chemical and material management
• Assist with facility design expansion projects, controls implementation, and sensor and device placement to align with standards
• Assist and support predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance efforts while minimizing production disruption
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through documentation updates and system support
• Assist in and periodically lead the training of facilities staff on systems, procedures, and safety
• Support knowledge transfer through documentation and hands-on training
• Coordinate with vendors, engineers, and cross-site teams to share best practices and improve supplier performance
• Collaborate with engineering and facilities teams during expansions and system improvements
• Ensure adherence to facility codes, standards, and regulatory requirements for operations and design expansions
• Assist in the development, review, and update of SOPs and other operational documentation
• Promote a strong safety culture by enforcing procedures, using protective equipment, and responding to emergency situations

Benefits

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and 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, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
• On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees