Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America · 22 hours ago
Facilities Controls Engineer II
De Soto, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expPanasonic Energy Corporation of North America is expanding to De Soto, Kansas, where they are building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. The Facilities Controls Engineer II will design, implement, and troubleshoot industrial and building control systems, supporting facility projects and optimizing equipment performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and troubleshoot control systems and instrumentation for building and process systems, including pumps, valves, sensors, HVAC, and Life Safety Systems
Program building system PLCs with data acquisition and PID control, ensuring fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery
Assist with development and execution of controls-related scope for facility expansion and sustaining projects, including P&IDs, Sequence of Operations, I/O lists, panel drawings, and instrumentation lists
Advanced proficiency in programming industrial process PLCs (Allen Bradley, Omron, Mitsubishi) and Human Machine Interfaces (Ignition, PanelView)
Program and troubleshoot SCADA systems for monitoring facility operations and optimize performance
Expands technical depth; handles moderately complex problems
Manages workstreams or small projects
Program and tune variable frequency drives (ABB, Rockwell) to optimize equipment performance
Solves moderately complex problems with limited guidance
Suggests improvements to designs or processes
Provide technical controls support for 24-hour operations
Shares knowledge with peers
Collaborate with engineers across disciplines and Panasonic sites to foster best practices
Communicates with cross-functional partners
Uses sound judgment on moderately complex issues
Select appropriate circuit protectors, wiring, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFDs, and instrumentation
Configure and manage control networks including Fieldbus (ProfiNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP), Safety-rated networks, and serial communications (Modbus, RS-232)
Design, implement, and troubleshoot secure, reliable industrial networks enabling PLC-to-PLC and PLC-to-SCADA communication
Ensure projects and systems comply with applicable codes and standards (NEC, ISA) and manage supplier performance through audits and field oversight
Understand industrial equipment and processes to maintain or improve associated controls and instrumentation hardware and software
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline or related engineering field with an aptitude for Controls / Electrical / Instrumentation topics
2+ years of relevant Controls Engineering and PLC/SCADA programming experience
Experience with PLCs and SCADA systems
Skills and experience necessary to satisfy the required 'Essential Duties'
Strong technical leadership with excellent organizational and verbal skills
Knowledge of and comfort with Microsoft Office Suite software including Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Ability and proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical information to non-technical audiences
Able to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritize work, and deliver quality results
Self-starter who works well independently and an outstanding ability to follow up with minimal direction by seeking answers and a focus on team success
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
Intuitive, adaptable, creative, and collaborative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Collaborative nature with strong team building skills and willing to learn from and accept guidance from others
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
Preferred
4+ years of relevant Controls Engineering and PLC/SCADA programming experience
Experience in application of controls and instrumentation for process systems (process cooling water, hot water, air systems, exhaust, chem/gas distribution, etc.)
Experience with Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley, Honeywell, Omron or Mitsubishi PLCs (PLC hardware and software)
Experience programming with FactoryTalk, Wonderware/AVEVA InTouch, Ignition or other SCADA development platforms
Experience in industrial network design, configuration, installation, maintenance, security strategies, troubleshooting, etc
Basic understanding and programming of PID loop tuning
Able to terminate instrumentation to a controller and perform calibration through the program interface
Able to troubleshoot alarms, field instrumentation, pneumatic and electric control valves, variable speed drives and motor starters
Experience managing multi-discipline projects
Able to respond quickly to potentially critical situations, perform rapid, accurate assessments, identify causes of failures, determine appropriate corrective actions, and implement these corrections promptly to mitigate the effects of system upsets
Proficient with PC hardware and windows-based applications
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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