Controls & Automation Technician I – Battery Manufacturing

Panasonic Corporation of North America

De Soto (KS)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits
401(k) with company matching
Paid Time Off
Tuition reimbursement
On-site cafeterias

Job summary

Panasonic Energy is expanding to De Soto, Kansas, building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. The Controls Engineering Technician Iwill support operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and control systems.

You’ll work with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to restore functionality and develop expertise across platforms.

Qualifications

  • Foundational experience or technical training in industrial automation, controls, maintenance, manufacturing operations, or a related technical environment
  • Experience troubleshooting electrical and electromechanical systems in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Must have working-level knowledge of the English language
  • Alignment to Panasonic’s core principles

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, electromechanical, and automated manufacturing equipment to restore safe and efficient operation
  • Participate in preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Develop and maintain working knowledge of manufacturing equipment across multiple production areas and business units
  • Communicate equipment issues, repair status, troubleshooting findings, and shift handoff information clearly

Skills

Industrial automation
Electrical troubleshooting
PLC/HMI knowledge
English proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in Mechatronics / Automation Technology / Electrical Engineering Technology
Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Mitsubishi
Omron
Keyence
Siemens
Rockwell
EtherCAT
DeviceNet
CC-Link
Mechatrolink

Job description

Panasonic Energy is expanding to De Soto, Kansas, building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. The Controls Engineering Technician Iwill support operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and control systems.

You’ll work with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to restore functionality and develop expertise across platforms.

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