Production Engineer

Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) is collaborating with Tesla Motors, Inc. to construct a large-scale advanced battery manufacturing facility known as the Gigafactory near Reno, Nevada which is known for its quality of life and expansive outdoor adventures. Panasonic’s role in the Gigafactory will be to manufacture and supply cylindrical lithium-ion cells and based on the battery demand from Tesla, the Gigafactory is planned to produce cells which will double the world’s current production!

Our mission at PENA is to make the vision of affordable Electric Vehicles a reality by production of the world’s safest, high quality and lowest cost batteries. Through this effort we will create a clean energy society and our products will change society’s use of and perceptions of electric power.

SUMMARY

Designs and directs installation and after support of mechanical or electromechanical production equipment by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods.

Determines feasibility of designing new plant equipment or modifying existing facilities considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors.

Provides technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect long range plant and product engineering planning.

Confers with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and develops design.

Prepares or directs preparation of product or system layout and detailed drawings and schematics.

Directs and coordinates manufacturing or building of prototype product or system.

Compiles and analyzes operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment or product.

Plans and develops experimental test programs.

Analyzes test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.

Confers with research and other engineering personnel and prepares design modifications as required.

Evaluates engineering test results for possible application to developments of systems or other uses.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skill and Know-how regarding Production engineering by experience in US company

Understanding mechanical drawings, CAD drawings, etc.

Skill and Know-how regarding start-up of building, power equipment and manufacturing facilities

through experience in a US company.

Knowledge and handling about American environmental laws and UL (Underwriters Laboratories)

Ability to cooperate and work with related departments

Flexibility to solve the issues without fixed thinking.

Utilize strong computer skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint to put together proposals, project planning and status updates and executive presentations.

Strong communication skills. Able to clearly communicate with both internal and outside entities, including production and management members, customers, vendors, and contractors.

In addition to an environment that’s as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits. Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Pre-employment drug testing is required. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy of North America.

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Primary Location

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United States-Nevada-Sparks

Job

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Manufacturing

Organization

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PENA Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America