Quality Engineering Technician I, Battery Materials

Panasonic Corporation of North America; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Voluntary Benefits

PRSIP (401k)

Paid Time‑Off Benefits

Educational Assistance

Wellbeing Programs

Employee Recognition Program

Annual Bonus Program

On-site Food Options

Free Shuttle

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) collaborates with leaders in the Gigafactory near Reno, Nevada, to manufacture high‑quality Li-ion batteries. The Quality Engineering Technician I role focuses on establishing and maintaining quality control across battery production, handling incoming materials, and supporting manufacturing audits.

The position emphasizes hands-on testing, data analysis, and adherence to ISO 9001 standards within a high‑volume manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; science/engineering background preferred.
• Familiarity with quality management tools (control charts, FTA, FMEA) and MS Office.
• Practical experience with materials analysis, testing, and chemical analysis equipment.
• Experience auditing using ISO 9001 is preferred; background in high-volume manufacturing valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control systems for Li-ion battery manufacturing processes.
• Perform incoming materials quality control in the warehouse for cell production.
• Assist in establishing quality control in materials warehouse for battery production.
• Inspect incoming materials including cell parts, active materials, and chemicals for safety and performance.
• Analyze materials input/output data to reduce defects and improve battery performance.
• Support cell manufacturing process auditing to assure production quality.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality control

Data analysis

Materials testing

Statistical methods

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in science or engineering

Tools

MS Office

Control charts

FMEA

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) collaborates with leaders in the Gigafactory near Reno, Nevada, to manufacture high‑quality Li-ion batteries. The Quality Engineering Technician I role focuses on establishing and maintaining quality control across battery production, handling incoming materials, and supporting manufacturing audits.

The position emphasizes hands-on testing, data analysis, and adherence to ISO 9001 standards within a high‑volume manufacturing environment.