Systems Engineer I

Panasonic•De Soto, KS

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. 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. The Systems Engineer I is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems and infrastructure. Additionally, this role involves the design, configuring, testing, deployment, and documentation of various systems supporting an industry-leading battery manufacturing facility. This position requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The Systems Engineer I will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement systems that drive our production and operational goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, and/or 4 years of equivalent related work experience
0-2 years of experience in systems engineering or a related field, preferably within a manufacturing environment
Technical proficiency with operating systems (Windows, Linux, UNIX); computer hardware and software; storage Arrays and/or SANs; datacenter hardware; and monitoring platforms
Experience with core infrastructure technologies, including virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) and networking protocols/infrastructure (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
Familiarity with cloud and automation tools, including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with the ability to influence others toward a common goal
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, including teamwork across functional groups, managing multiple tasks, and delivering high-quality results
Excellent oral and written communication skills required, ability to describe technical theory to technical and non-technical audience
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)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
Relevant industry certifications, such as CompTIA Network+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent
Experience with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker)
Familiarity with database management systems (SQL, NoSQL)
Experience working in an Agile environment
Able to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Resilient and able to work well under pressure

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement complex systems and infrastructure solutions, ensuring they are efficient, reliable, and scalable
Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed systems
Integrate various hardware and software components, ensuring seamless communication and functionality across the manufacturing floor
Monitor and maintain system performance, ensuring high availability and reliability
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues
Perform regular system updates, patches, and backups
Create and maintain detailed documentation for systems, processes, and configurations, ensuring clarity and accessibility for team members
Documents configuration changes with associated test cases and performs functional validation
Works with vendors to define optimal system configurations and hardware/networking requirements
Applies technical knowledge to develop clear and standard work instructions
Stay updated with the latest advancements in systems engineering and manufacturing technologies, continuously seeking opportunities to improve systems and processes
Work closely with production, engineering, IT, and quality assurance teams to understand their needs and deliver effective systems solutions
Collaborate with stakeholders, including business analysts and end-users, to gather and analyze business requirements. Translate these requirements into systems requirement
Implement security measures and best practices to protect sensitive data and ensure system security compliance
Ensure all systems comply with industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements, contributing to a safe and compliant manufacturing environment

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.

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