Senior Quality Lab Engineer — High‑Impact Battery QC & Analysis

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America

Sparks (NV)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Voluntary benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time-off benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing programs

Employee recognition program

Annual bonus program

On-site food options

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Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) seeks a Sr. Quality Lab Engineer to lead laboratory analyses, support production, and drive root-cause investigations for high‑volume lithium‑ion manufacturing.

The role emphasizes materials characterization, electrochemistry, and process optimization, with safety, quality tools, and cross‑functional collaboration as core requirements. On-site opportunity at PECNA facilities in Sparks, NV with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

Experience with laboratory analysis using chromatography, ICP, SEM/EDS, FTIR, TGA, or similar tools.
Academic or industry experience with materials characterization, elemental analysis, or electrochemistry.
Expertise in handling chemicals and following laboratory safety procedures.
Familiarity with quality management tools (control chart, FTA, FMEA, etc.) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

Provide rapid response laboratory analysis to support production and root cause analysis.
Perform chemical/materials analysis to improve processes and address production issues.
Conduct failure analysis on battery cells to address quality or reliability concerns.
Utilize analytical instrumentation to support multiple groups within the organization.
Analyze process data to reduce defects and improve battery performance.
Support cell manufacturing to resolve production quality issues and customer claims.
Other duties may be assigned.