Senior Facilities Mechanical Engineer — EV Battery Plant

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time‑Off Benefits

Educational Assistance

On‑site amenities

Job summary

Panasonic Energy in De Soto, Kansas, is seeking a Facilities Mechanical Engineer III to optimize and expand our state‑of‑the‑art facility supporting HVAC, hydronic, plumbing, and controls. You will mentor junior staff and lead cross‑functional projects with Operations, Maintenance, vendors, and contractors.

The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and energy efficiency through troubleshooting, performance analysis, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to shape maintenance practices and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field required.
• 4+ years of HVAC design or facilities engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with mechanical facility systems (HVAC, hydronic, plumbing) and controls desired.
• Familiarity with DDC/SCADA control interfaces and energy optimization.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for operation, maintenance, and installation of mechanical facility systems.
• Lead facility improvement, sustaining, and expansion projects with timelines and deliverables.
• Develop sequences of operation and control strategies for facility systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and support cross-functional teams.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance with standards.

Skills

HVAC design

Facilities engineering

Mechanical systems engineering

DDC/SCADA familiarity

Project management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DDC

SCADA

Job description

Panasonic Energy in De Soto, Kansas, is seeking a Facilities Mechanical Engineer III to optimize and expand our state‑of‑the‑art facility supporting HVAC, hydronic, plumbing, and controls. You will mentor junior staff and lead cross‑functional projects with Operations, Maintenance, vendors, and contractors.

The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and energy efficiency through troubleshooting, performance analysis, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to shape maintenance practices and