Manufacturing Engineer I

Panasonic•Sparks, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) is seeking an engineer to support its lithium-ion battery manufacturing operations. The role supports battery production at the Gigafactory, where high-speed, automated manufacturing lines produce batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage. The engineer will work with the Battery Manufacturing Engineering team to keep production running smoothly and improve productivity, quality, cost, and other performance metrics. Working with Manufacturing Engineers II and III, this role provides engineering support for daily production, uses Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) and other production data to prioritize work, troubleshoots real-time production issues, and helps reduce defects and losses. The engineer also supports maintenance coordination, development and implementation of permanent countermeasures, process monitoring and auditing, standard work documentation, and industrial automation. The position includes work on both the manufacturing floor and in an office or desk environment. PPE may be required, including safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face masks, bump caps, Tyvek suits, or hazmat suits with respirators. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline, as well as 1–3 years of relevant experience. Panasonic describes its engineering culture as full-cycle, with members responsible and accountable for their projects from start to finish. The role requires flexibility to work production shift schedules and to perform duties in both manufacturing and office settings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
1–3 years of relevant experience.
Experience performing engineering functions and responsibilities in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work production shift schedules.
Ability to assist with training manufacturing operators on new or revised manufacturing process instructions or tooling.
Flexibility to perform job duties between the manufacturing floor and an office or desk.
Ability to learn and perform machine and process troubleshooting and apply root cause analysis.
Mechanical troubleshooting skills and strong mechanical aptitude.
Knowledge of or experience with 3D CAD, mechanical drawings, MPO, and P&IDs.
Ability to design fixtures, jigs, brackets, and similar items.
Ability to identify ways to improve equipment maintainability.
Engineering skills in process development and improvement, troubleshooting, data analysis, tolerancing, and MPI’s.
Ability to identify critical process parameters; knowledge of FTA and FMEA.
Strong teamwork skills at all organizational levels, particularly the ability to work with direct labor to understand challenges and develop solutions using structured methods.
Self-starter who works independently, follows up with minimal direction, and focuses on team success.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment, prioritize effectively, and deliver quality results.
Strong work ethic and a customer-service-oriented approach for internal and external customers.

Nice To Haves

Experience with control strategy, PLCs, and sensor/actuator relationships.
Previous experience with industrial data analysis or a Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
Experience in high-volume manufacturing (1M+ units per day), such as batteries or electronic devices.
Experience working in machine shops and fabricating machine parts.
Experience coordinating and collaborating with contractors.
Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

Support daily battery manufacturing production activities alongside Manufacturing Engineers II and III.
Optimize OEE to increase productivity and reduce defects and losses.
Use OEE and other production data to manage tasks and activities effectively.
Troubleshoot real-time production problems to maintain production and reduce defects.
Coordinate reactive and preventative maintenance activities with Maintenance teams, with support from Manufacturing Engineers II and III.
Work with engineering and maintenance teams to develop permanent countermeasures to recurring manufacturing problems related to productivity, quality, loss, safety, and other areas.
Support implementation and expansion of permanent countermeasures on production lines.
Monitor and audit manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications and standards are achieved.
Develop clear, standardized work instructions, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides using technical knowledge.
Implement and support manufacturing industrial automation.
Assist in training manufacturing operators on new or revised process instructions or tooling.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
401(k) retirement savings 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.