Quality Engineering Technician I - Formation, Nights B-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. This role is for the Quality Engineering Technician I position on the night shift (B-Shift) within the Quality Operations department. The position focuses on conducting and implementing quality control systems for Li-ion battery manufacturing processes and ensuring the quality of incoming materials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and implement quality control systems for Li-ion battery manufacturing processes.
• Perform incoming materials quality control in the warehouse for cell production.
• Help establish a quality control system in the materials warehouse of battery production.
• Conduct inspection work for incoming materials, including cell parts, battery active materials, and chemical materials to ensure battery safety and performance.
• Assist in the analysis and evaluation of materials input/output data to reduce defects and improve battery performance.
• Provide support to cell manufacturing process auditing on materials to assure production quality.
• Adhere to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, which may include wearing a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit with a respirator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Benefits

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• 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.
• 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. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date.
• 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 Amenities: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits, and employee events.
• Free Shuttle: Rides to and from work.

About the Company

At Panasonic Energy, we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas. We produce safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries and continually push the boundaries of technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in electric vehicles (EVs).

We foster an environment where innovation is encouraged, and your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Panasonic Energy values inclusion and belonging, embracing a diverse culture and providing equal opportunity for all.

Pre-employment drug testing is required. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.