Electrical Technician

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Employee recognition program

On-site amenities

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is seeking an Electrical Technician to support electrical engineering activities, testing, and assembly of electrical systems. You will verify safety systems, perform PM tasks, and troubleshoot in a high-volume manufacturing environment, working from schematics and plans.

The role requires 12-hour shifts (day or night), strong documentation, and English proficiency, with a focus on electrical maintenance and support for 480VAC systems.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems up to 480VAC.
• Understanding of electrical hardware, schematics, wiring diagrams, and standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform QET and electrical preventive maintenance for 24/7 plant operations.
• Provide on-call electrical support including breaker reset and LOTO procedures.
• Support high-power electrical systems troubleshooting and modifications.
• Maintain and troubleshoot control panels and junction boxes.
• Follow safety guidelines and quality standards in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Safety compliance

12-hour shifts

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Controls systems

Job description

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as an Electrical Technician? Then we're looking for you! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!

Responsibilities

Electrical Technician

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Shift

D Shift

Department

Maintenance

Job Summary

The Electrical Technician supports Electrical Engineering activities such as testing, check-out, modification, fabrication, and assembly of miscellaneous electrical systems. The Technician will perform zero-volt verifications and panel inspections to ensure critical safety functions. The Technician must be experienced in performing maintenance and troubleshooting activities on electrical systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The individual will be working from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and trouble-shooting functions.

Essential Duties

• Performing QET and electrical preventative maintenance support of 24/7 plant operations
• Providing on-call QET support to the plant, which includes but is not limited to breaker reset, LOTO confirmation, ZVV Check which includes LOTO, Planned System/Line shutdown
• Providing the Controls Production Support Team (CPST) with electrical systems expertise such as high power (480VAC and above) troubleshooting and modification, grounding/bonding, conduit work, and cable/wire pulls
• Performing electrical preventative maintenance (PM), which includes, but is not limited to grounding/bonding issues, cable management, ensuring all electrical connections and/or terminations are secure/tight, and ensuring all control panels and junction boxes are clean and have a positive pressure clean/dry air system installed
• Perform normally scheduled electrical system maintenance
• Other miscellaneous duties may be assigned

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Qualifications

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education

• Basic/Required: High School Diploma or GED

Essential Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems and electromechanical control systems up to 480VAC
• Understanding of electrical hardware, schematics, wiring diagrams, and SOP’s
• Experience performing maintenance and troubleshooting activities on control systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Experience with various mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical control system components
• Must be able to work a 12-hour shift (day or night) to support 24/7 battery manufacturing QET and Electrical PM support
• Ability to cooperate and work with related departments including overseas
• Strong documentation skills
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of manufacturing electrical technician experience performing maintenance and electrical troubleshooting is preferred
• Familiarity with wiring/cabling/grounding/shielding, wire gauge/terminations, and load/temperature requirements
• Familiarity with industrial machinery design & related NEC NFPA 70 and 79 codes
• Familiarity with ISA standards and symbology
• Knowledge regarding electrical requirements in hazardous locations (Class I, Division 2)
• Experience with 480VAC panel installations

Required Certification(s)

• Internal candidates must be PECNA QET certified

Physical Demands

Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)

• Sit: 30%
• Walk: 30%
• Stand: 30%
• Lift: 10%

Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

• Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 35 lbs.: Frequent
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Frequent

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
• On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events
• Free Shuttle: Rides to and from work!

Where You'll Be

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

Who We Are

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.

Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.

As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.

Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.

We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

We Take Opportunity Seriously

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

We understand that your career search may look different

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!

Supplemental Information

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.

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