Equipment Technician I - Grow in Battery Production

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

401K retirement program

Annual bonus program

Educational Assistance & Reimbursement

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in De Soto, Kansas is hiring an Equipment Specialist I to support reliability, defect reduction, and safety in a high-volume manufacturing setting. You will work with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to troubleshoot, repair, and improve equipment, learn MES and data-driven problem solving, and participate in PDCA cycle.

This entry-level role offers hands-on training, opportunities to grow within PECNA, and exposure to cutting-edge

Qualifications

• 2+ years in manufacturing or industrial maintenance.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to read technical documents and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment.
• Participate in PDCA-based problem solving.
• Support machine startup, qualification, and readiness.
• Document repairs and inspections.

Skills

Mechatronics

Excel

MES software

PLC training

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

MES software

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in De Soto, Kansas is hiring an Equipment Specialist I to support reliability, defect reduction, and safety in a high-volume manufacturing setting. You will work with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to troubleshoot, repair, and improve equipment, learn MES and data-driven problem solving, and participate in PDCA cycle.

This entry-level role offers hands-on training, opportunities to grow within PECNA, and exposure to cutting-edge