Controls Engineering Technician I — EV Battery Factory

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America

De Soto (KS)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
401(k) plan with company matching
Paid time-off

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is seeking a Controls Engineering Technician I to support operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment at the De Soto, Kansas facility.

You’ll apply foundational electrical and automation skills to diagnose issues, restore equipment function, and contribute to continuous improvement with guidance from senior technicians and engineering teams.

Qualifications

  • Experience troubleshooting electrical and electromechanical systems in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair automated manufacturing equipment to restore safe operation.
  • Work with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, servo systems, drives and networks to restore production.
  • Document maintenance activities and equipment performance for traceability.
  • Support preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams.

Skills

Industrial automation
Electrical troubleshooting
English proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Mitsubishi PLCs
Omron PLCs
Keyence PLCs
Siemens PLCs
Rockwell PLCs
EtherCAT
DeviceNet
CC-Link
Mechatrolink

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is seeking a Controls Engineering Technician I to support operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment at the De Soto, Kansas facility.

You’ll apply foundational electrical and automation skills to diagnose issues, restore equipment function, and contribute to continuous improvement with guidance from senior technicians and engineering teams.

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