Senior Quality Lab Engineer - Lithium Battery Analytics

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America seeks a Sr. Quality Lab Engineer to lead laboratory analysis, failure investigations, and process improvements in a high-volume lithium‑ion battery manufacturing environment.

You will support production, analyze data, and drive quality enhancements across the cell manufacturing process. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in engineering or lab roles, a strong background in materials analysis, and experience with quality tools and ISO 9001 practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar discipline is required.
• MS or PhD preferred in engineering or similar discipline.
• Experience with laboratory analysis and materials characterization is essential.
• Experience with quality management tools and data analysis is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Materials Engineering

MS or PhD in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Materials Engineering

Tools

Lab analytical instruments (chromatography, ICP, SEM/EDS, FTIR, TGA)

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America seeks a Sr. Quality Lab Engineer to lead laboratory analysis, failure investigations, and process improvements in a high-volume lithium‑ion battery manufacturing environment.

You will support production, analyze data, and drive quality enhancements across the cell manufacturing process. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in engineering or lab roles, a strong background in materials analysis, and experience with quality tools and ISO 9001 practices.