Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America
Controls Engineer II
Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America, Sparks, Nevada, United States, 89494
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The Controls Engineer is responsible for analyzing product and equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods. The Engineer directs and coordinates manufacturing or building of prototype products or systems. Overview
The Controls Engineer is responsible for analyzing product and equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods. The Engineer directs and coordinates manufacturing or building of prototype products or systems.
Responsibilities
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Job Title
Controls Engineer II
Shift
Day Shift
Department
Production Engineering
Job Summary
The Controls Engineer is responsible for analyzing product and equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods. The Engineer directs and coordinates manufacturing or building of prototype products or systems.
Essential Duties
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 develops 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
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements
To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a requirement for some roles at PECNA and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Qualifications
Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Education
Basic/Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrochemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field
Essential Qualifications
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 Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
Preferred Qualifications
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-motived and able to work well under pressure Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook) preferred
Preferred License(s)
None
Preferred Certification(s)
None
Physical Demands
Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)
Sit: 40% Walk: 20% Stand: 20% Lift: 20%
Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)
Up to 10 lbs.: Continuous Up to 20 lbs.: Continuous Up to 35 lbs.: Continuous Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Continuous
About Us
Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) is collaborating with Tesla at a massive battery factory near Reno, Nevada which is known for its quality of life and expansive outdoor adventures. Panasonic's role at the Gigafactory is to manufacture and supply cylindrical lithium-ion cells to Tesla for their electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
Over the past few years, the Gigafactory has grown to the largest lithium-ion battery factory in the world. Together with our partner Tesla, we continue to revolutionize the lithium-ion battery space and accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy and transportation.
Our mission at PECNA is to make the vision of affordable Electric Vehicles a reality by producing 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.
In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.
Supplemental Information
Pre-employment drug testing is required. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.
Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.
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Employment type Full-time Job function
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Controls Engineer II
role at
Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America Continue with Google Continue with Google 2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Controls Engineer II
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Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Overview
The Controls Engineer is responsible for analyzing product and equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods. The Engineer directs and coordinates manufacturing or building of prototype products or systems. Overview
The Controls Engineer is responsible for analyzing product and equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods. The Engineer directs and coordinates manufacturing or building of prototype products or systems.
Responsibilities
Meet Panasonic
Meet the Recruiter: Princess Damato
Explore Panasonic Careers
Panasonic VideoOur Mission: Create Technologies That Move Us
Job Title
Controls Engineer II
Shift
Day Shift
Department
Production Engineering
Job Summary
The Controls Engineer is responsible for analyzing product and equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods. The Engineer directs and coordinates manufacturing or building of prototype products or systems.
Essential Duties
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 develops 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
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements
To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a requirement for some roles at PECNA and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Qualifications
Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Education
Basic/Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrochemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field
Essential Qualifications
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 Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
Preferred Qualifications
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-motived and able to work well under pressure Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook) preferred
Preferred License(s)
None
Preferred Certification(s)
None
Physical Demands
Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)
Sit: 40% Walk: 20% Stand: 20% Lift: 20%
Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)
Up to 10 lbs.: Continuous Up to 20 lbs.: Continuous Up to 35 lbs.: Continuous Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Continuous
About Us
Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) is collaborating with Tesla at a massive battery factory near Reno, Nevada which is known for its quality of life and expansive outdoor adventures. Panasonic's role at the Gigafactory is to manufacture and supply cylindrical lithium-ion cells to Tesla for their electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
Over the past few years, the Gigafactory has grown to the largest lithium-ion battery factory in the world. Together with our partner Tesla, we continue to revolutionize the lithium-ion battery space and accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy and transportation.
Our mission at PECNA is to make the vision of affordable Electric Vehicles a reality by producing 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.
In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.
Supplemental Information
Pre-employment drug testing is required. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.
Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.
R-100550
Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Industries Services for Renewable Energy Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America by 2x Get notified about new Control Engineer jobs in
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