Material Engineering Intern

Panasonic • Sparks, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Material Engineering Intern? 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 Panasonic Energy team today!

Panasonic Energy is looking for interns to join our creative team of engineers. Our engineers are hard-working, goal-oriented, and creative, and they are looking for interns to train. The interns hired for this position should expect to learn all facets of manufacturing and will leave this position with invaluable skills and industry knowledge. Also, this internship program is highly regarded in our field, so successful participation will be a great addition to your resume.

Requirements

• Completion of at least two years of full-time enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Evidence of exceptional ability. Panasonic follows a culture of full-cycle engineering where members will have full responsibility and accountability for their projects from start to finish
• Must be currently enrolled as a fulltime student at an accredited four-year college or university
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Demonstrated experience solving difficult hands-on engineering problems with an ability to clearly articulate technical detail and thought process
• Familiarity with basic lithium-ion battery chemistry
• Good understanding of basic manufacturing principles
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to write and communicate technical information clearly and concisely
• Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time the internship begins and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, O-1, TN, L-1, or other employment-based visas) to participate in the program or for a fulltime role after graduation. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.
• Must attend entirety of internship from the indicated start and end date noted above
• Minimum 3.2 GPA

Nice To Haves

• Previous coursework in battery science, materials analysis, or advanced manufacturing
• Hands-on full-cycle engineering experience acquired through internships, jobs, research, or personal projects
• A desire to create a sustainable future through energy storage, renewable energy, and electric vehicles

Responsibilities

• Characterize and understand fundamental material properties of metals before, during, and after battery manufacturing
• Conducts failure analysis to improve battery cell safety, quality, or performance using optical microscopes, and SEM/EDS
• Develop ex-situ evaluation and testing methods for metal components in cells to replicate in-situ loading conditions and environments
• Analyze and evaluate process input/output data to reduce defects and improve battery performance
• Presenting findings from characterization and failure analysis to process engineering groups as appropriate
• Completion of reports summarizing project work
• Other duties may be assigned

What This Job Offers

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