Kansas Staffing
Internship Opportunity At Panasonic Energy
Panasonic Energy is seeking ambitious interns to join the world's largest lithium-ion battery initiative. With superior battery designs and the fastest manufacturing lines in the world, Panasonic Energy invites you to join us in this ongoing full-scale effort to electrify our society. Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we're building the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you'll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation. Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. The Security & Risk Intern will contribute to building and maintaining a corporate security culture focused on protecting people, products, and ideas. This role provides exposure to technical, physical, and information security, as well as access control and business continuity practices in a large-scale manufacturing environment. Interns will work closely with security management and cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks while supporting operational goals. The program offers hands-on project experience and professional development in security operations, risk management, and corporate resilience strategies. Internship details: 12-week program: Monday, May 18th - Friday, August 7th (dates are subject to change) The program will be a full-time paid summer internship working for Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America onsite in DeSoto, KS Must be able to attend the entirety of the internship Local candidates preferred Essential duties: Monitoring & Risk Assessment: Utilize monitoring and reporting tools to identify issues of concern Assess organizational risks and recommend mitigation strategies Respond to security events under the guidance of security management Security Operations: Manage and monitor video surveillance, access control, and alarm systems Support business continuity planning and security protocols Coordinate with business functions to align security needs with production goals Project Management & Collaboration: Assist in planning and managing projects to reduce security risks Develop project plans, tasks, and deliverables in collaboration with managers Communicate expectations, monitor progress, and ensure follow-through on assignments Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements: To ensure health and safety in the workplace and for employee protection, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area. Qualifications: Required and/or Preferred: Education: Required: Completion of at least 2 years of full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) at an accredited four-year college or university and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Criminal Justice, Physical Security, Business Continuity, Homeland Security, or a related field Essential Qualifications: GPA of 3.2 or higher Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year college or university Strong problem-solving, organizational, teamwork, and communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Ability to analyze and communicate technical information clearly Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English 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) 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 Qualifications: Hands-on experience through project teams, internships, or previous jobs Interest in sustainability, renewable energy, or electric vehicles
Panasonic Energy is seeking ambitious interns to join the world's largest lithium-ion battery initiative. With superior battery designs and the fastest manufacturing lines in the world, Panasonic Energy invites you to join us in this ongoing full-scale effort to electrify our society. Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we're building the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you'll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation. Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. The Security & Risk Intern will contribute to building and maintaining a corporate security culture focused on protecting people, products, and ideas. This role provides exposure to technical, physical, and information security, as well as access control and business continuity practices in a large-scale manufacturing environment. Interns will work closely with security management and cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks while supporting operational goals. The program offers hands-on project experience and professional development in security operations, risk management, and corporate resilience strategies. Internship details: 12-week program: Monday, May 18th - Friday, August 7th (dates are subject to change) The program will be a full-time paid summer internship working for Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America onsite in DeSoto, KS Must be able to attend the entirety of the internship Local candidates preferred Essential duties: Monitoring & Risk Assessment: Utilize monitoring and reporting tools to identify issues of concern Assess organizational risks and recommend mitigation strategies Respond to security events under the guidance of security management Security Operations: Manage and monitor video surveillance, access control, and alarm systems Support business continuity planning and security protocols Coordinate with business functions to align security needs with production goals Project Management & Collaboration: Assist in planning and managing projects to reduce security risks Develop project plans, tasks, and deliverables in collaboration with managers Communicate expectations, monitor progress, and ensure follow-through on assignments Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements: To ensure health and safety in the workplace and for employee protection, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area. Qualifications: Required and/or Preferred: Education: Required: Completion of at least 2 years of full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) at an accredited four-year college or university and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Criminal Justice, Physical Security, Business Continuity, Homeland Security, or a related field Essential Qualifications: GPA of 3.2 or higher Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year college or university Strong problem-solving, organizational, teamwork, and communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Ability to analyze and communicate technical information clearly Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English 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) 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 Qualifications: Hands-on experience through project teams, internships, or previous jobs Interest in sustainability, renewable energy, or electric vehicles