Lead Controls Engineer - Battery Manufacturing

Panasonic Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time‑off

Job summary

Panasonic Energy in De Soto, Kansas, is expanding to build the world’s largest lithium‑ion battery factory. We seek a Controls Engineering Technician Supervisor to lead a shift-based CET team, oversee maintenance, troubleshoot PLCs and vision systems, and drive continuous improvement for reliability and quality in our battery manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality and EHS to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑performing systems, with up to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises CET I/II/III on assigned shift and oversees daily production activities.
• Directs issue isolation and recovery (electrical/controls/mechanical).
• Provides guidance on troubleshooting PLCs, vision systems, and control networks.
• Manages safety, scheduling, and shift handovers while ensuring equipment reliability.

Skills

Leadership

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Vision systems

Team coordination

Education

Associate's Degree in technical/engineering/automation

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing/Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Mitsubishi PLC

Omron PLC

Keyence vision systems

Job description

Panasonic Energy in De Soto, Kansas, is expanding to build the world’s largest lithium‑ion battery factory. We seek a Controls Engineering Technician Supervisor to lead a shift-based CET team, oversee maintenance, troubleshoot PLCs and vision systems, and drive continuous improvement for reliability and quality in our battery manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality and EHS to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑performing systems, with up to