Data-Driven Process Improvement Intern (Summer, Onsite)

Panasonic Corporation of North America; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Panasonic Energy is seeking a Process Improvement Intern for a full-time paid summer internship at the Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada. The program runs for 12 weeks, from May 17 to August 6, 2027, with the possibility of changes.

You will analyze data, collaborate across departments, and drive improvements to enhance uptime and efficiency. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited four-year university, have a minimum 3.2 GPA, and have completed at least two years of study in

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at a four-year college or university
• Completed at least two years of full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in a Bachelor’s Degree program
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Basic knowledge of project management processes and tools
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
• Fluent English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Willingness to work onsite at Panasonic Energy Gigafactory

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and evaluates process input/output data to reduce downtime and increase production
• Works closely with other team members to increase understanding of downtime
• Gather, analyze, and interpret data using statistical analysis methods to identify trends and opportunities relating to lost production
• Collaborate with multiple departments to trial new processes
• Calculate the financial impact of proposed process improvements
• Drive the sustainment of improvements through standard work, PFMEA, control plans, process checks, and other tools
• Other duties may be assigned

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal/teamwork skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Technical writing

English proficiency

Education

Two years of full-time enrollment in IE/ME/MET

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Panasonic Energy is seeking a Process Improvement Intern for a full-time paid summer internship at the Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada. The program runs for 12 weeks, from May 17 to August 6, 2027, with the possibility of changes.

You will analyze data, collaborate across departments, and drive improvements to enhance uptime and efficiency. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited four-year university, have a minimum 3.2 GPA, and have completed at least two years of study in