Quality Engineering Technician I - Electrode, Days C-Shift
About The Position
Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) is collaborating with Tesla Motors, Inc. in a large-scale advanced battery manufacturing facility known as the Gigafactory near Reno, Nevada which is known for its quality of life and expansive outdoor adventures. This role involves conducting and implementing quality control systems for Li-ion battery manufacturing processes, with a focus on incoming materials quality control in the warehouse for cell production. The position also supports establishing quality control systems in the materials warehouse, conducting inspections of various incoming materials, and assisting in the analysis and evaluation of data to reduce defects and improve battery performance. Support for cell manufacturing process auditing on materials is also a key responsibility.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Familiarity with quality management tools (control chart, FTA, FMEA, etc.) and MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Practical experience with materials analysis, testing, and chemical analysis equipment.
Nice To Haves
- 3+ years of quality technician background is preferred
- Associate’s or Junior College degree in science or engineering field
- Experience using ISO 9001 quality management system auditing
- A background as a quality technician in high-volume manufacturing is strongly desired
- Extensive data analysis experience such as statistical process control of production data
- Experience in defect reduction of high-volume manufacturing products
Responsibilities
- Conducting and implementing quality control systems for Li-ion battery manufacturing processes.
- Conducting incoming materials quality control in the warehouse for cell production.
- Helping establish quality control system in materials warehouse of battery production.
- Conducting inspection work for incoming materials including cell parts, battery active materials, and chemical materials for battery safety and performance.
- Helping analysis and evaluation of materials input/output data to reduce defects and improve battery performance.
- Providing support to cell manufacturing process auditing on materials to assure production quality.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription plans
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
- Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
- Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
- Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources.
- High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
- Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
- Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events
- Free Shuttle: Rides to and from work!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
