Materials Engineer III - Battery Materials & Process

Panasonic Corporation of North America; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America seeks a Materials Engineer III to develop and refine processes for Li-ion battery materials. You will analyze materials, collaborate across PECNA, conduct experiments, and evaluate results to introduce new materials and suppliers into PECNA products and processes.

The role emphasizes analytical strategy, cross-functional mentorship, and participation in supplier qualification and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods to establish operating principles for material analysis.
• Lead analysis and technical management of a key material component.
• Mentor engineers and share knowledge across teams.
• Coordinate with suppliers and North American teams for data and actions.
• Apply Panasonic manufacturing knowledge to modify materials and improve products.
• Lead cross-functional material qualification and supplier development projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decisions

JMP

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s in Materials/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

Master’s in Materials/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

JMP

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America seeks a Materials Engineer III to develop and refine processes for Li-ion battery materials. You will analyze materials, collaborate across PECNA, conduct experiments, and evaluate results to introduce new materials and suppliers into PECNA products and processes.

The role emphasizes analytical strategy, cross-functional mentorship, and participation in supplier qualification and continuous improvement initiatives.