Quality Engineering Technician I - Electrode, Days C-Shift

About the role

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) is collaborating with Tesla Motors, Inc. in 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.

Responsibilities

• Conducting and implementing quality control systems for Li-ion battery manufacturing processes.
• Conducting incoming materials quality control in the warehouse for cell production.
• Helping establish quality control system in materials warehouse of battery production.
• Conducting inspection work for incoming materials including cell parts, battery active materials, and chemical materials for battery safety and performance.
• Helping analysis and evaluation of materials input/output data to reduce defects and improve battery performance.
• Providing support to cell manufacturing process auditing on materials to assure production quality.
• Other duties may be assigned.

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 possibility 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.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality technician background is preferred
• Associate’s or Junior College degree in science or engineering field
• Experience using ISO 9001 quality management system auditing
• A background as a quality technician in high-volume manufacturing is strongly desired
• Extensive data analysis experience such as statistical process control of production data
• Experience in defect reduction of high-volume manufacturing products

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Familiarity with quality management tools (control chart, FTA, FMEA, etc.) and MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Practical experience with materials analysis, testing, and chemical analysis equipment

Benefits

• Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• 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
• Employee Recognition Program: High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program: opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus
• On-site Food Options: several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events
• Free Shuttle: rides to and from work!