Entry-Level Controls Technician – Battery Manufacturing

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America

De Soto (KS)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits
401(k) with company matching
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition reimbursement
On-site cafés and dining options
Annual bonus program

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America seeks a Controls Engineering Technician I for our De Soto, Kansas facility. You will support operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automated equipment and control systems, resolving routine electrical and controls issues under supervision while building expertise across manufacturing platforms.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and production performance with opportunities to contribute to reliability and CI initiatives in a

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in a related technical field is required.
  • Relevant experience may substitute for the required education.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, electromechanical, and automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Test, fault diagnose, component replacement, wiring modifications, and equipment recovery.
  • Troubleshoot routine controls issues involving PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and drives.
  • Utilize schematics, wiring diagrams, and SOPs to support troubleshooting and repair.
  • Troubleshoot electrical systems up to 480VAC safely.
  • Upload/download machine parameters using controls software.
  • Maintain records of maintenance, repairs, and equipment performance.
  • Develop knowledge across multiple production areas.

Education

Associate's degree in Mechatronics/Automation/Electrical Engineering Technology/Industrial Maintenance Technology
Relevant experience may substitute for required education

Tools

Mitsubishi PLC
Omron PLC
Keyence PLC
Siemens PLC
Rockwell PLC

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America seeks a Controls Engineering Technician I for our De Soto, Kansas facility. You will support operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automated equipment and control systems, resolving routine electrical and controls issues under supervision while building expertise across manufacturing platforms.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and production performance with opportunities to contribute to reliability and CI initiatives in a

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