Shift Leader, Controls & Automation Technician

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-site cafeterias

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in De Soto, Kansas seeks a Controls Engineering Technician Supervisor to lead CET I–III on the assigned shift, oversee PLC and vision system troubleshooting, and ensure reliable operation of battery manufacturing lines.

You’ll coach technicians, develop standard work, manage staffing, and partner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality and EHS to reduce downtime, improve safety, and drive continuous improvement across the line.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems up to 480VAC.
• Proficiency with PLCs (Mitsubishi, Omron, Keyence) and vision systems.
• Strong RCA and continuous improvement capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise CET I/II/III on the assigned shift.
• Lead troubleshooting and escalation of line issues.
• Ensure equipment is good to run and verified after maintenance.
• Provide guidance on PLC and vision system troubleshooting.
• Manage shift staffing and workload for safety and efficiency.
• Document procedures and standard work; support continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC systems (Mitsubishi, Omron, Keyenc

Vision systems

Root Cause Analysis

OEE/continuous improvement

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree in technical/engineering/automation

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing/Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Mitsubishi PLC

Omron PLC

Keyence vision systems

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in De Soto, Kansas seeks a Controls Engineering Technician Supervisor to lead CET I–III on the assigned shift, oversee PLC and vision system troubleshooting, and ensure reliable operation of battery manufacturing lines.

You’ll coach technicians, develop standard work, manage staffing, and partner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality and EHS to reduce downtime, improve safety, and drive continuous improvement across the line.