Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America · 1 month ago
Facilities Process Engineer III
De Soto, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPanasonic Energy Corporation of North America is expanding to De Soto, Kansas, building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. The Facilities Process Engineer III will support equipment installation, commissioning, and production operations while ensuring the reliable operation of advanced recycling and recovery systems, optimizing performance, and mentoring junior staff.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Act as subject matter expert for assigned process systems, supporting design reviews, approvals, and daily operations
Maintain and troubleshoot advanced recycling, solvent recovery, and electrolyte systems to ensure continuous and reliable operation
Monitor chemical usage, manage vendor relations, and seek cost reduction opportunities for process inputs
Support predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance efforts while minimizing production disruption
Assist with O&M documentation, spare parts management, and root cause troubleshooting for system performance issues
Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and EHS requirements, including hazardous waste collection and safety procedures
Oversee RO/DI water supply, corrosion control, scaling reduction, and system performance monitoring for long-term efficiency
Contribute to facility design expansion projects, controls implementation, and sensor/device placement to align with standards
Build cross-functional partnerships with engineers, vendors, and operations teams to share best practices and improve system reliability
Mentor junior facilities staff in processes, systems, and safety while maintaining readiness for emergencies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or related engineering field
5+ years of relevant engineering / process / chemical / experience in Facilities Engineering work, refinery/pharma/biotech/food process operations
Experience with SCADA type monitoring interfaces, extracting, and analyzing data
Skills and experience necessary to satisfy the required 'Essential Duties'
Knowledge of and comfort with Microsoft Office Suite software including Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong technical leadership with excellent organizational and verbal skills
Being approachable. Must be comfortable communicating/troubleshooting with all levels of the organization
Ability and proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical information to non-technical audiences
The ability to respond effectively, verbally, and in writing to sensitive issues, complex inquiries, or complaints
Excellent interpersonal skills including patience in overcoming communication challenges while resolving technical issues with team members who may have different cultural and lingual backgrounds
Strong team building skills and willing to learn from and accept guidance from others
Able to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritize work, and deliver quality results
Intuitive, adaptable, resourceful, and collaborative. Able to make appropriate decisions when confronted with obstacles, think about them before acting, and consistently resolve issues in creative and effective ways
A strong work ethic with a 'get the job done' approach and consistently delivers excellent customer service, both internally and externally
A high level of commitment to customer service to both coworkers and clients
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
Preferred
Prior experience working as a Process or Chemical Engineer at a manufacturing facility, refinery or chemical plant
Experience supporting or reviewing the installation of MEP equipment on construction projects, especially within manufacturing environments
Experience with Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
Experience with managing multi-discipline projects
Experience with developing standard operating procedures (SOP)
Experience working with systems that serve clean room/dry room environments
Basic understanding of control Proportional Integrative Derivative (PID) loop tuning
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)
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
Company
Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America
Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) is a large-scale, advanced battery manufacturer, operating in Sparks, Nevada and De Soto, Kansas, known for its quality of life and expansive outdoor adventures.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Justin Herman
VP & Chief Information Officer
Brooke Langhans
HPC Partner
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