Mechanical Design Engineer II

Panasonic • De Soto, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Design Engineer II will support building facility design and construction, with an emphasis on building HVAC and dry process systems. The role includes design and construction administration activities, including updating existing building plans to optimize project cost, quality, and schedule. The engineer will work with internal cross-functional teams and external construction partners on assigned project scopes and support system startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting. The position applies engineering principles in a fast-paced facility design and construction environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• At least 2 years of experience in engineering, facilities, HVAC design, and/or industrial automation.
• Strong 3D CAD design and drafting skills, preferably using Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
• Experience with ASHRAE standards and HVAC design calculation methods.
• Working knowledge of building mechanical codes.
• Proficiency in mechanical design development, troubleshooting, and data analysis.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with consultants and subcontractors to resolve constructability issues.
• Understanding of mechanical technical specifications in CSI format, contract drawings, and construction documentation processes for mechanical systems, with emphasis on HVAC.
• Familiarity with construction administration processes, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, commissioning, punch lists, inspections, and turnover.
• Experience breaking complex technical problems down into actionable tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills across organizational levels.
• High willingness to learn.
• Working-level English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• EIT or P.E.; pursuing P.E. licensure is encouraged but not required.
• At least 4 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, machine design, and/or industrial automation.
• Experience in lithium-ion battery manufacturing or high-volume precision production environments.
• Experience with dry cleanroom design.
• Familiarity with MES systems and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Experience with advanced modeling tools, including thermodynamic CFD modeling, point cloud scanning, and clash detection in Navisworks.
• Strong understanding of building codes, including IMC, IPC, NFPA, and ASHRAE.
• Familiarity with SMACNA standards.

Responsibilities

• Review equipment submittals and respond to RFIs.
• Conduct field observation walks, review the construction status of mechanical systems, and prepare Field Observation Reports.
• Collaborate with mechanical trade partners to identify, prioritize, and resolve installation issues.
• Support troubleshooting and startup of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Improve and refine building dry mechanical and HVAC system designs.
• Size building ductwork and piping systems and perform heating and cooling load calculations.
• Perform front-end engineering and redline drawings to help develop project scopes.
• Produce construction design drawings using REVIT, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
• Set up and/or participate in interim design deliverable reviews for various scopes.
• Review and edit mechanical specifications.
• Create or modify building mechanical design standards and specifications in CSI format.
• Optimize mechanical system designs for cost, schedule, and quality.
• Support startup, commissioning, and system troubleshooting alongside internal teams and construction partners.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and multidisciplinary engineers to assess building mechanical design requirements, including room conditions, tooling needs, life safety, and hazardous exhaust.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external construction partners to execute assigned project scopes.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control of mechanical design deliverables.
• Ensure mechanical designs and construction activities comply with applicable codes, standards, and internal specifications.

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 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.
• Wellbeing programs and resources, including a Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, 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.

What This Job Offers

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