Facilities Intern

Panasonic Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Panasonic Energy, expanding at the Gigafactory in De Soto, Kansas, seeks a motivated Facilities Intern for a full-time paid 12-week summer program from May 17 to August 6, 2027. You will gain hands-on experience across facilities operations, project planning, and cost estimation while learning from engineers and maintenance staff.

Ideal candidates are enrolled at an accredited university, have a minimum 2 years of coursework, a 3.2 GPA, and must be authorized to work in the United States without

Qualifications

• Minimum 3.2 GPA.
• Must have completed a minimum of 2 years at an accredited university.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform site surveys to assess equipment conditions and locate facility-related equipment.
• Meet internal and external customer requirements using SQCDP.
• Review Facilities Daily Operations Log and round sheets.
• Assist in cost estimates and schedules for projects.
• Support facilities maintenance personnel with troubleshooting equipment and design issues.
• Present project status updates in department meetings.
• Assist in designing and selecting plant facilities.
• Coordinate with onsite customers to align and request funding for projects.

Skills

Facilities knowledge

Communication

Education

Minimum 2 years at accredited university

GPA 3.2

Job description

Overview

Do you want to join a team that' s changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Facilities Intern? Then we' re looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! 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 Panasonic Energy team today!

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Panasonic Energy is looking for interns to join our creative team of engineers. Our engineers are hard-working, goal-oriented, and creative, and they are looking for interns to train. The interns hired for this position should expect to learn all facets of manufacturing and will leave this position with invaluable skills and industry knowledge. Also, this internship program is highly regarded in our field, so successful participation will be a great addition to your resume.

• Perform site survey to assess equipment conditions, identify physical location for facility related equipment
• Meet both internal and external customer requirements utilizing the SQCDP principle
• Review and analyze Facilities Daily Operations Log and round sheets
• Generate Facilities Notices (Aconex) for facilities projects
• Assist in supporting facilities maintenance personnel with troubleshooting equipment and/or design failure issues
• Present project status updates in department meetings
• Assist in the design and selection of plant facilities
• Assist in calculating existing system capacities and utilization for assigned functional area
• Prepare cost estimates and schedules for assigned projects
• Work with onsite customers to align and request funding for assigned projects.
• Monitor and control cost and schedule performance for assigned projects.
• Conduct field walks and meetings to align on project scope and sequence with stakeholders.
• Assist with failure analysis, generate corrective action proposals and recommendations
• Interpret regulatory codes for compliance (local, state, and federal)

Internship Details

• The program will be a fulltime paid summer internship working for Panasonic Energy at the Gigafactory.
• The program will be 12 weeks in length, and is planned to occur between Monday, May 17 and Friday, August 6, 2027. This date range is subject to change.
• Must be able to attend the entirety of the internship.

Program Requirements

• The program will be a full time paid summer internship working for Panasonic Energy onsite at the Gigafactory
• Must attend entirety of internship from the indicated start and end date noted above
• Minimum 3.2 GPA
• Must have completed a minimum of 2 years at an accredited university
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time the internship begins and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status to participate in the program or for a fulltime role after graduation. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.

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.

About Us

Meet Panasonic! 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.

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.

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.

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 equalopportunity employer.

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, send us 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.

This position is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits such as health insurance. Employees may be eligible for certain state- or locally-mandated benefits depending on hours worked and applicable law.

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

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