Electrical Technician

Responsibilities

• Support Electrical Engineering activities such as testing, check-out, modification, fabrication, and assembly of miscellaneous electrical systems.
• Perform zero-volt verifications and panel inspections to ensure critical safety functions.
• Provide on-call QET support to the plant, which includes but is not limited to breaker reset, LOTO confirmation, ZVV Check which includes LOTO, Planned System/Line shutdown.
• Provide the Controls Production Support Team (CPST) with electrical systems expertise such as high power (480VAC and above) troubleshooting and modification, grounding/bonding, conduit work, and cable/wire pulls.
• Perform electrical preventative maintenance (PM), which includes, but is not limited to grounding/bonding issues, cable management, ensuring all electrical connections and/or terminations are secure/tight, and ensuring all control panels and junction boxes are clean and have a positive pressure clean/dry air system installed.
• Perform normally scheduled electrical system maintenance.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic/Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Essential Qualifications:
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems and electromechanical control systems up to 480VAC.
• Understanding of electrical hardware, schematics, wiring diagrams, and SOP’s.
• Experience performing maintenance and troubleshooting activities on control systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience with various mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical control system components.
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift (day or night) to support 24/7 battery manufacturing.
• Ability to cooperate and work with related departments including overseas.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum of 3+ years of manufacturing electrical technician experience performing maintenance and electrical troubleshooting is preferred.
• Familiarity with wiring/cabling/grounding/shielding, wire gauge/terminations, and load/temperature requirements.
• Familiarity with industrial machinery design & related NEC NFPA 70 and 79 codes.
• Familiarity with ISA standards and symbology.
• Knowledge regarding electrical requirements in hazardous locations (Class I, Division 2).
• Experience with 480VAC panel installations.

Benefits & Perks

• Health Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources.

Who We Are

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us. Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one. As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs. Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions. We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.