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Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America · 13 hours ago

Controls-Vision Engineering Intern

Sparks, NV

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is dedicated to transforming the world through sustainable energy solutions. They are seeking an ambitious engineering intern to support their lithium-ion battery initiative, where the intern will gain hands-on experience in programming and troubleshooting PLC/Vision systems and contribute to improving manufacturing processes.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Participate in Programming, installing, and troubleshooting PLC/Vision systems such as Mitsubishi, Keyence and Omron within the manufacturing processes

Assist with design and programming HMI and communication network systems

Conducts design and testing work for existing production lines to improve cell manufacturing process on safety, quality and productivity

Analyzes and evaluates machine and test data

Provides engineering support to production teams to resolve manufacturing process issues

Works closely with other team members to increase understanding of failure modes and improve performance of cell manufacturing equipment

Applies principles and knowledge of engineering to solve manufacturing problems

Other duties may be assigned

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI designLithium-ion battery chemistryManufacturing principlesProblem-solvingMicrosoft Office SuiteEngineering principlesTeamworkCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Completion of at least two years of full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in a Bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline

Evidence of exceptional ability. Panasonic follows a culture of full-cycle engineering where members will have full responsibility and accountability for their projects from start to finish. We are looking for the best of the best

Must be currently enrolled as a fulltime student at an accredited four-year college or university

GPA of 3.2 or higher

Demonstrated experience solving difficult hands-on engineering problems with an ability to clearly articulate technical detail and thought process

Familiarity with basic lithium-ion battery chemistry

Good understanding of basic manufacturing principles

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to write and communicate technical information clearly and concisely

Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems

Minimum 3.2 GPA

Must have completed a minimum of 2 years at an accredited university

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 (e.g., H-1B, O-1, TN, L-1, or other employment-based visas) to participate in the program or for a fulltime role after graduation. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization

Preferred

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Hands-on experience through project teams or previous jobs

Knowledge in programmable platforms, PLC, and embedded controls using programming languages

A desire to create a sustainable future through energy storage, renewable energy, and electric vehicles

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.

Founded in 2016