Quality Control Intern

Panasonic • De Soto, KS

113d

About The Position

Panasonic Energy is seeking ambitious interns to join the world's largest lithium-ion battery initiative. With superior battery designs and the fastest manufacturing lines in the world, Panasonic Energy invites you to join us in this ongoing full-scale effort to electrify our society. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you'll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation. Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

Requirements

• Completion of at least 2 years of full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) at an accredited four-year college or university and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year college or university.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized processes.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
• 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).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience in laboratory testing, inspection, or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with measurement tools and laboratory equipment such as microscopes, CT Scanners, or other inspection systems.
• Interest in careers related to quality assurance, quality control, or manufacturing engineering.
• A passion for sustainability, energy storage, or electric vehicle technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform product inspections and testing to ensure compliance with established specifications and standards.
• Utilize laboratory equipment such as CT Scanners, SEM, and Keyence microscopes to collect and analyze quality data.
• Conduct measurement system analysis (MSA, Gage R&R) and apply statistical process control (SPC/SQC) concepts.
• Record, update, and maintain quality control documentation to support standardization and traceability.
• Assist in preparing reports and summaries of inspection and testing results for engineering and production teams.
• Support processes that ensure compliance with ISO9001:2015 quality management requirements.
• Identify potential quality issues and collaborate with engineers to recommend corrective or preventive actions.
• Contribute to the development of tools, fixtures, or methods that improve inspection efficiency and workplace safety.
• Assist with laboratory validations and product sample evaluations as needed.

Benefits

• Full-time paid summer internship.
• Hands-on experience in quality control practices.
• Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree