Advanced Equipment Specialist: Reliability & CI

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in De Soto, Kansas is seeking an Advanced Equipment Specialist to improve equipment reliability and support safe manufacturing operations.

The role involves diagnosing complex issues, leading problem solving, and collaborating with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering to drive productivity and reduce downtime. This position supports the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory and offers growth within a world-class team.

Qualifications

• Proficient in diagnosing and resolving complex equipment issues across multiple manufacturing platforms.
• Experience leading PDCA-based problem solving and root cause investigations.
• Strong mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical understanding.
• Ability to collect and analyze process data to identify trends and improvements.
• Document troubleshooting activities, repairs, modifications and project work.

Responsibilities

• Independently troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical issues.
• Lead PDCA-based problem solving and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze equipment and production data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Interpret drawings and support troubleshooting and modifications.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation of activities and changes.

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Controls knowledge

Data analysis

Tools

Excel

Tableau

JMP

MES

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in De Soto, Kansas is seeking an Advanced Equipment Specialist to improve equipment reliability and support safe manufacturing operations.

The role involves diagnosing complex issues, leading problem solving, and collaborating with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering to drive productivity and reduce downtime. This position supports the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory and offers growth within a world-class team.