Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America · 5 hours ago
Controls Engineer III
Sparks, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expPanasonic Energy Corporation of North America is dedicated to transforming the world through sustainable energy solutions, particularly in lithium-ion battery production. They are seeking a Controls Engineer III responsible for analyzing product specifications, directing prototype manufacturing, and troubleshooting key systems within their battery manufacturing processes.
Information Technology & Services
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Responsibilities
Programming, installing, and troubleshooting Keyence vision systems within Panasonic’s battery manufacturing processes
Programming, installing, and troubleshooting PLC systems such as Mitsubishi and Omron within Panasonic’s battery manufacturing processes
Analyzing product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods
Determining feasibility of designing new plant equipment or modifying existing facilities considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors
Providing technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect long range plant and product engineering planning
Conferring with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and develop design
Preparing or directing preparation of product or system layout and detailed drawings and schematics
Directing and coordinating manufacturing or building of prototype products or systems
Planning and developing experimental test programs
Analyzing test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications
Evaluating engineering test results for possible application to developments of systems or other uses
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
2+ years of controls engineering experience
Ability to cooperate and work with related departments including overseas
Flexibility to solve issues with first principles thinking
Familiarity with wiring/cabling size/terminations and load/temperature requirements
Familiarity with industrial machinery design & related NFPA codes: 70
79 (and related UL standards for industrial machinery)
Knowledge regarding electrical requirements in hazardous locations (Class I, Division 2)
Experience with 480 V panel installations
Control wiring design
Understanding of electrical hardware, drawings, sequence control and software design
Experience with energy usage/optimization
Knowledge and handling about American environmental laws and UL (Underwriters Laboratories)
Experience programming, installing, and troubleshooting manufacturing image vision systems such as Keyence and Cognex
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrochemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field
Experience programming, installing, and troubleshooting PLC systems such as Mitsubishi and Omron
Background working in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Superior communication and interpersonal skills
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)
Resilient, self-motivated and able to work well under pressure
Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook) preferred
Benefits
Competitive salaries and benefits
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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