Controls Systems Technician I - PLC & Vision Systems

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-site facilities

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in Sparks, Nevada, is seeking a Controls Engineering Technician I to support test, checkout, modification, and assembly of control systems in a high‑volume battery manufacturing environment.

The role requires PLC troubleshooting with Omron, Mitsubishi, and Allen‑Bradley systems, reading schematics, and collaborating across departments, including overseas, while maintaining safety and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with wiring/cabling/grounding/shielding and load/temperature requirements.
• Must be able to work a 12-hour shift to support 24/7 battery manufacturing control systems.
• Ability to collaborate with related departments including overseas.

Responsibilities

• Test, checkout, modify, fabricate, and assemble control systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Document procedures and outcomes with clear reporting.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

12-hour shift

International collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associates in Electronic Technology

Tools

Keyence vision systems

Cognex vision systems

Omron PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in Sparks, Nevada, is seeking a Controls Engineering Technician I to support test, checkout, modification, and assembly of control systems in a high‑volume battery manufacturing environment.

The role requires PLC troubleshooting with Omron, Mitsubishi, and Allen‑Bradley systems, reading schematics, and collaborating across departments, including overseas, while maintaining safety and documentation standards.