Process Engineer (Cell & Process Engineering)

• Other duties may be assigned.
• Demonstrating solid troubleshooting skills and ability to quickly solve unknown problems.
• Being a part of Panasonic’s Cell and Process Engineering (CPE) team. The CPE team is responsible for supporting Panasonic’s battery production to ensure our world-class production is running smoothly and without issue. In addition, we continually seek to improve our process by means of productivity, quality, cost, and other metrics.
• Devising battery cell manufacturing process improvement for mass production lines leading to increased production and better quality.
• Defining and changing cell specifications.
• Conducting research and development work for new and existing production lines to improve cell process on safety, quality and productivity.
• Line setup and performance evaluation of manufacturing equipment.
• Introducing new materials and cell technologies into mass production.
• Working closely with other team members to increase understanding of failure modes, performance and life expectancy of cell products.
• Analyzing operating procedures and functions of equipment and machinery to reduce time and cost of assembly manufacturing processes.

• 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.

• Basic: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar discipline.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar discipline.

• Able to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritize work, and deliver quality results.
• Evidence of exceptional ability. Panasonic follows a culture of full-cycle engineering where members will have full responsibility and accountability for their projects from start to finish. We are looking for the best of the best.
• Must possess engineering skills (process development/improvement, troubleshooting, data analysis, tolerancing).
• Experience performing engineering functions and responsibilities in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working on projects such as scrap, cost, and time reduction.
• Strong team working skills with other employees at all levels of an organization.
• Able to train manufacturing operators or technicians on new or revised manufacturing process instructions or tooling.
• Should be flexible with the working environment and be able to perform job duties between manufacturing floor and office/desk.
• Must be able to perform machine and process troubleshooting and apply root cause analysis.
• Self-starter who works well independently and an outstanding ability to follow up with minimal direction and will focus on team success.
• Experience with time studies, resource mapping, and bottleneck analysis.
• Capable of identifying critical process parameters. Knowledge of FTA, FMEA, etc.
• A strong work ethic with a “get the job done” approach who consistently delivers excellent customer service, both internally and externally.

• Experience interfacing to databases, information management and reporting applications used for MES/SCADA systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with six sigma methodologies and tools.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment (1M+ units per day) such as batteries or electronic devices.
• Knowledge of electrochemistry and ability to apply principles.
• Strong data analysis skills with tools such as JMP, Minitab, Python, MATLAB, are highly desired.

• Sit: 20%
• Walk: 50%
• Lift: 10%
• Stand: 20%

• Keyboard/Computer: Continuous
• Phone Continuous
• Office Equipment: Continuous

• Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 35 lbs.: Frequent
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Frequent

Pre-employment drug testing is required. 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.

Connect with the recruiter, Joe Richie: www.linkedin.com/in/GigafactoryRecruiter

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