Quality Engineering Technician I - Electrode, Nights B-Shift

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Educational assistance

On-site shuttle

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) is seeking a Quality Engineering Technician I for its Gigafactory near Reno, NV. The role involves establishing and maintaining quality control systems for Li-ion battery manufacturing and handling incoming materials QC in the warehouse.

Responsibilities include material inspection, data analysis to drive defect reduction, and supporting process auditing to ensure production quality. Night shift on B-Shift with onsite presence in Sparks, NV.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with quality management tools (control chart, FTA, FMEA) and MS Office.
• Practical experience with materials analysis, testing, and chemical analysis equipment.
• 3+ years of quality technician background preferred.
• Experience using ISO 9001 quality management system auditing.
• Background as a quality technician in high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control systems for Li-ion battery manufacturing processes.
• Perform incoming materials quality control in the warehouse for cell production.
• Help establish quality control system in materials warehouse of battery production.
• Conduct inspection work for incoming materials including cell parts and chemical materials.
• Analyze and evaluate materials input/output data to reduce defects and improve battery performance.
• Support cell manufacturing process auditing on materials to assure production quality.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Quality mgmt tools

MS Office

Materials analysis

Data analysis

Defect reduction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or Junior College degree in science or engineering

Tools

ISO 9001 auditing

Job description

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Quality Engineering Technician I? Then Panasonic Energy is 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 PECNA team today!

WHO YOU ARE AT PANASONIC ENERGY

Responsibilities

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What You’ll Do

Quality Engineering Technician I

Shift:

Nights, B-Shift

Department:

Quality Operations

Job Summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) is collaborating with Tesla Motors, Inc. in a large-scale advanced battery manufacturing facility known as the Gigafactory near Reno, Nevada which is known for its quality of life and expansive outdoor adventures

Essential Duties

• Conducting and implementing quality control systems for Li-ion battery manufacturing processes.
• Conducting incoming materials quality control in the warehouse for cell production.
• Helping establish quality control system in materials warehouse of battery production.
• Conducting inspection work for incoming materials including cell parts, battery active materials, and chemical materials for battery safety and performance.
• Helping analysis and evaluation of materials input/output data to reduce defects and improve battery performance.
• Providing support to cell manufacturing process auditing on materials to assure production quality.
• 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.

Primary Role And Responsibilities

• Conducting and implementing quality control systems for Li-ion battery manufacturing processes.
• Conducting incoming materials quality control in the warehouse for cell production.
• Helping establish quality control system in materials warehouse of battery production.
• Conducting inspection work for incoming materials including cell parts, battery active materials, and chemical materials for battery safety and performance.
• Helping analysis and evaluation of materials input/output data to reduce defects and improve battery performance.
• Providing support to cell manufacturing process auditing on materials to assure production quality.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Familiarity with quality management tools (control chart, FTA, FMEA, etc.) and MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Practical experience with materials analysis, testing, and chemical analysis equipment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality technician background is preferred
• Associate’s or Junior College degree in science or engineering field
• Experience using ISO 9001 quality management system auditing
• A background as a quality technician in high-volume manufacturing is strongly desired
• Extensive data analysis experience such as statistical process control of production data
• Experience in defect reduction of high-volume manufacturing products

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:

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
• On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events
• Free Shuttle: Rides to and from work!

Where You'll Be

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

Who We Are

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.

Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.

As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.

Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.

We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

We Take Opportunity Seriously

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.

Supplemental Information

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.

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