Quality Engineering Tech I - Battery QC & Materials

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) collaborates with Tesla Motors in the Gigafactory near Reno, Nevada, delivering advanced Li-ion battery production. The Quality Engineering Technician I will contribute to quality control across materials and processes, driving defect reduction and performance improvements.

The role requires hands-on QC experience, familiarity with control charts, FMEA/FTA tools, and proficiency in MS Office. On-site work in Sparks, NV is expected.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with quality management tools (control charts, FTA, FMEA).
• Practical experience with materials analysis and chemical analysis equipment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management system auditing.

Responsibilities

• Implement quality control systems for Li-ion battery manufacturing.
• Perform incoming materials QC in warehouse for cell production.
• Support material quality control in battery production warehouses.
• Inspect incoming materials for safety and performance.
• Analyze data to reduce defects and improve battery performance.
• Assist in auditing cell manufacturing processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality management tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Data analysis

Education

Associate’s or Junior College degree in science or engineering

Tools

ISO 9001 auditing

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) collaborates with Tesla Motors in the Gigafactory near Reno, Nevada, delivering advanced Li-ion battery production. The Quality Engineering Technician I will contribute to quality control across materials and processes, driving defect reduction and performance improvements.

The role requires hands-on QC experience, familiarity with control charts, FMEA/FTA tools, and proficiency in MS Office. On-site work in Sparks, NV is expected.