Process Engineer I

Responsibilities

• Applies basic engineering principles, standard procedures, and documented methodologies to support cell manufacturing processes.
• Supports assigned tasks within process improvement, equipment optimization, and manufacturing support projects.
• Auxiliaries in monitoring, auditing, and validating manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Supports documentation efforts, including SOPs, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides.
• Works on clearly defined process improvement tasks under supervision to support defect reduction, productivity, quality, cost, and OEE improvements.
• Captures, analyzes, and summarizes production and process data using existing tools and systems.
• Applies established process engineering tools (e.g., SPC, basic FMEA concepts, standard problem-solving methods) to identify trends and opportunities.
• Aids in implementing approved process changes and countermeasures in production environments.

Qualifications

• Strong foundational understanding of core engineering principles, with the ability to apply them in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to apply structured problem-solving and analytical thinking to clearly defined technical challenges under supervision.
• Basic familiarity with manufacturing, process, or industrial engineering concepts, including process flow, variation, and standardization.
• Working knowledge of basic data analysis techniques and engineering tools (e.g., spreadsheets, charts, statistical summaries).
• Demonstrated ability to learn new processes, tools, and technologies through training, mentorship, and hands-on application.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills within a team-based and cross-functional environment.
• 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).

Benefits

• 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.