Quality Control Engineer I

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare options

401(k) matched retirement program

Employee assistance programs

Educational assistance and reimbursement program

Inclusive company culture

On-site cafes

Job summary

Panasonic Avionics Corporation in Sparks, Nevada, is seeking a motivated Quality Control Engineer I to support the largest lithium ion battery initiative. In this role, you'll set quality control systems, analyze production data to reduce defects, and ensure battery cell quality for electric vehicles.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering and has experience in quality assurance. Join a world-class team and contribute to essential manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of quality engineering experience.
• Experience with quality control of batteries or electronic devices.
• Must speak, read, and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Establish quality control systems in battery production.
• Analyze and evaluate process data to reduce defects.
• Monitor and control production quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Familiarity with quality management tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Quality Control Engineer I? Then we're looking for you! 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 PENA team today!

Responsibilities

Quality Control Engineer I

Meet the recruiter: Joe Richie

Shift: Day Shift

Department: Quality Control

Job Summary: Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) is seeking ambitious engineers to lead the world’s largest lithium ion battery initiative. With superior battery designs and the fastest manufacturing lines in the world, Panasonic is producing millions of batteries per day at the Gigafactory to support Tesla’s electric vehicle and energy storage businesses. Panasonic invites you to join us in this ongoing full‑scale effort to electrify our society. At PENA, engineers quickly become experts in the fundamentals of lithium‑ion cell technology and work to integrate that understanding with high speed, automated manufacturing methods to produce the highest performance and highest quality lithium ion batteries.

Essential Duties

• Provides support with establishing quality control systems in the battery production process.
• Assists with levels II & II on conducting management work for quality performance to maintain battery cell safety and quality.
• Supports with the analyzing and evaluating process input/output data to reduce defects.
• Providing support to the cell manufacturing process to resolve production issues with quality.
• Monitoring and controlling production quality and implementing appropriate actions for out of control situations.
• Other duties may be assigned.

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.

Qualifications

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education

• Basic/Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or similar discipline.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or similar discipline.

Essential Qualifications

• Panasonic Energy of North America does not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
• 1‑3 years of quality engineering experience
• Experience with quality control of batteries or electronic devices. Quality assurance work is desired.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to effectively conduct root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with quality management tools (control chart, FTA, FMEA, etc.) and MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Problem solving skills and attention to details.
• Must have working‑level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using ISO 9001 quality management system auditing.
• Experience with laboratory analysis using X‑Ray, SEM, ICP, or similar tools.
• A background as a quality engineer in high‑volume manufacturing is strongly desired.
• Data analysis experience such as statistical process control of production data.
• Experience in defect reduction of high‑volume manufacturing products.
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Physical Demands

Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)

• Sit: 20%
• Walk: 50%
• Stand: 20%
• Lift: 10%

Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1‑33%), Frequent (34‑66%, Continuous (67‑100%)

• Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 35 lbs.: Frequent
• Team‑lift only (over 35 lbs.): Frequent

Benefits & Perks - What’s In It For You

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well‑being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Highly inclusive and class‑leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs that support total well‑being with complimentary session offered each and every month
• Company‑matched and fully vested 401(k) retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment
• Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Simplified access to self‑guided and representative‑supported short and long‑term financial wellness and retirement planning
• Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging
• Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization
• Several on‑site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on‑site vendor visits and employee events
• Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more.
• Shuttle rides to and from work!

Supplemental Information

Pre‑employment drug testing is required. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.

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.