Entry-Level Controls Engineer: Battery Automation & PLCs

Panasonic Corporation of North America

De Soto (KS)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement for job-related:
On-site cafeterias and wellness perks

Job summary

Panasonic Energy in De Soto, Kansas is hiring a Controls Engineer I to support programming, installation, and troubleshooting of automation systems in a cutting-edge battery manufacturing facility. You will work under supervision to analyze requirements and help design efficient manufacturing solutions.

Careers here involve collaboration with cross‑functional teams, handling system schematics, and contributing to data analysis while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

  • Experience supporting programming, installation, and troubleshooting of PLCs and vision systems.
  • High-volume manufacturing exposure with basic electrical/drawing literacy.
  • Ability to work under guidance with cross‑functional teams.
  • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Support programming, installation, and troubleshooting of Keyence vision systems.
  • Assist PLC programming and integration across Mitsubishi and Omron.
  • Analyze specs to design solutions for existing facilities and methods.
  • Document schematics and assist with prototype builds.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to validate designs.

Skills

Strong engineering principles
English proficiency
Team collaboration
Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial/Mechatronics or related field

Tools

Keyence vision systems
Mitsubishi PLC
Omron PLC
Allen‑Bradley PLC
Cognex vision systems

Job description

Panasonic Energy in De Soto, Kansas is hiring a Controls Engineer I to support programming, installation, and troubleshooting of automation systems in a cutting-edge battery manufacturing facility. You will work under supervision to analyze requirements and help design efficient manufacturing solutions.

Careers here involve collaboration with cross‑functional teams, handling system schematics, and contributing to data analysis while adhering to safety and quality standards.

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