Materials Engineering Intern

Panasonic•Sparks, NV

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The program will be a fulltime paid summer internship working for Panasonic Energy at the Gigafactory. The program will be 12 weeks in length, and is planned to occur between Monday, May 17 and Friday, August 6, 2027. This date range is subject to change. Must be able to attend the entirety of the internship. The program will be a full-time paid summer internship working for Panasonic Energy onsite at the Gigafactory Must attend entirety of internship from the indicated start and end date noted above Minimum 3.2 GPA Must have completed a minimum of 2 years at an accredited university 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. To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

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

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