Equipment Specialist I: Battery Production & Reliability

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 insurance
401K plan
Annual bonus
Educational assistance

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is expanding its De Soto, Kansas operations and seeks an Equipment Specialist I to help sustain reliability, reduce defects, and improve productivity on the shop floor. The role involves learning complex manufacturing systems, performing routine repairs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams.

You will collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to troubleshoot mechanical issues,

Qualifications

  • Must have technical hands-on experience in manufacturing maintenance
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and procedures
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment
  • Develop knowledge of production equipment and processes
  • Perform equipment recovery and verify function after maintenance or repair
  • Install parts and assist with equipment modifications
  • Identify and troubleshoot routine mechanical issues
  • Maintain documentation of repairs and inspections
  • Support startup, qualification, and readiness activities
  • Participate in root cause investigations and PDCA-based solutions
  • Assist with data collection and analysis of equipment performance
  • Share information with team and provide training support

Skills

Mechanical aptitude
English communication
Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma

Tools

MES
Excel

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is expanding its De Soto, Kansas operations and seeks an Equipment Specialist I to help sustain reliability, reduce defects, and improve productivity on the shop floor. The role involves learning complex manufacturing systems, performing routine repairs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams.

You will collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to troubleshoot mechanical issues,

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