Process Engineer II

Panasonic•Sparks, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer II is responsible for process improvement projects focused on defect rate improvement, new material and model introduction, specification validation, overall equipment efficiency, and tasks to improve the cell manufacturing process. Additionally, the Engineer will develop and implement process strategies, manage process resources, and optimize current processes. Being a part of Panasonic’s Cell and Process Engineering team. The Cell and Process Engineering team is responsible for continuously improving processes, supporting new model conversion and new line setup, solving chronic production issues and supporting Panasonic’s battery production to ensure our world-class production is running smoothly and without issue. In addition, we continually seek to improve our process by means of productivity, quality, cost, and other key metrics

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline
2-4 years of process engineering or manufacturing engineering experience
Panasonic follows a culture of full-cycle engineering where members will have full responsibility and accountability for their projects from start to finish
Experience performing engineering functions and responsibilities in a manufacturing environment
Ability to train manufacturing operators on new or revised manufacturing process instructions or tooling
Should be flexible with the working environment and be able to perform job duties between manufacturing floor and office/desk
Ability to perform machine and process troubleshooting and apply root cause analysis
Experience working on projects such as scrap reduction, cost improvements, and FTE reduction
Must have engineering skills (process development/improvement, troubleshooting, data analysis, tolerancing, MPI’s)
Capable of effective communication and in reaching agreement on path forwards with relevant teams
Capable of identifying critical process parameters. Knowledge of FTA, FMEA, etc.
Team working skills at all levels of an organization, especially skilled at working with direct labor to understand challenges and work on developing optimal solutions using structured methods
Self-starter who works well independently and an outstanding ability to follow up with minimal direction and will focus on team success
Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritize work, and deliver quality results
A strong work ethic with a “get the job done” approach who consistently delivers excellent customer service, both internally and externally.
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline
Experience with lithium-ion battery theory or R&D
Familiarity with roll-to-roll processing techniques
Experience with material management and control
Knowledge of electrochemistry and ability to apply principles
Knowledge and ability to apply principles of solutions chemistry to real world working environment
Experience with control strategy, PLC, and sensor/actuator relationships is a plus
Previous experience with Industrial data analysis or Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment (1M+ units per day) such as batteries or electronic devices
Familiarity with six sigma methodologies and tools
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

Using troubleshooting skills and ability to solve unknown problems through root cause identification and effective countermeasure development and implementation
Troubleshooting chronic production problems to maintain output levels and reduce defects
Working with other engineering teams to coordinate process and machine improvement activities ranging from long term process development projects to reactive countermeasures to address immediate issues
Make data-driven decisions and improving data analysis skill
Working with engineering/maintenance/quality teams to develop permanent structures & countermeasures to common problems in daily manufacturing. Can relate to productivity, quality, loss, safety, etc.
Assist implementing and expanding new countermeasures into production lines
Monitoring and auditing manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications and standards are achieved
Applying knowledge to develop standard work instructions, SOP’s and troubleshooting guides
Implementing and supporting manufacturing industrial automation
Other duties may be assigned

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
Free Shuttle: Rides to and from work!