Electrical Technician (Maintenance- QET/Electrical Controls- Nights D Shift)

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as an Electrical Technician? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the Panasonic Energy team today!

Responsibilities

Meet the Recruiter: Will Downey

Shift:

Nights - D Shift

Department:

Maintenance - QET/Electrical Controls

Job Summary:

The Electrical Technician supports Electrical Engineering activities such as testing, check-out, modification, fabrication, and assembly of miscellaneous electrical systems. The Technician will perform zero-volt verifications and panel inspections to ensure critical safety functions. The Technician must be experienced in performing maintenance and troubleshooting activities on electrical systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The individual will be working from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and troubleshooting functions.

Essential Duties:

• Performing QET and electrical preventative maintenance support of 24/7 plant operations
• Providing on-call QET support to the plant, which includes but is not limited to breaker reset, LOTO confirmation, ZVV Check, which includes LOTO, and Planned System/Line shutdown
• Providing the Controls Production Support Team (CPST) with electrical systems expertise such as high power (480VAC and above) troubleshooting and modification, grounding/bonding, conduit work, and cable/wire pulls
• Performing electrical preventative maintenance (PM), which includes, but is not limited to, grounding/bonding issues, cable management, ensuring all electrical connections and/or terminations are secure/tight, and ensuring all control panels and junction boxes are clean and have a positive pressure clean/dry air system installed
• Perform normally scheduled electrical system maintenance
• Performs special duties as assigned by Electrical Technician Lead/Supervisor

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employee's, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, a face mask, a bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Qualifications

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) and/or two years of technical training
• 2-year Associate's degree in electronic technology or equivalent experience preferred
• Journeyman Electrician preferred
• Internal candidates must be PECNA QET certified
• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems and electromechanical control systems up to 480VAC
• Understanding of electrical hardware, schematics, wiring diagrams, and SOPs
• Experience performing maintenance and troubleshooting activities on control systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Experience with various mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical control system components
• Must be able to work a 12-hour shift (day or night) to support 24/7 battery manufacturing QET and Electrical PM support
• Minimum of 3+ years of manufacturing electrical technician experience performing maintenance and electrical troubleshooting is preferred
• Familiarity with wiring/cabling/grounding/shielding, wire gauge/terminations, and load/temperature requirements
• Familiarity with industrial machinery design & related NEC NFPA 70 and 79 codes
• Familiarity with ISA standards and symbiology.
• Knowledge regarding electrical requirements in hazardous locations (Class I, Division 2)
• Experience with 480VAC panel installations
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies through application

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers. common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence as well as speak effectively with vendors or employees of the organization.

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5+ years of manufacturing experience with an in-depth understanding of manufacturing equipment programming, maintenance, and repair
• Minimum of 3+ years of electrical maintenance experience
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with troubleshooting PLC-based control systems is desired
• Strong background in electrical troubleshooting highly recommended
• Welding and fabrication skills are considered a plus
• Strong in Data Analysis to identify issues and implement countermeasures immediately, followed by permanent corrective action
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies through application
• Experience with troubleshooting PLC-based control systems is desired.
• Resilient and self-motivated
• Alignment to Panasonic's seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Physical Demands:

Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday, the employee is required to)

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

Tools and/or Equipment: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

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

Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

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

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month
• Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment
• Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning
• Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program
• Inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging
• Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization
• Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events
• Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more.
• Shuttle rides to and from work!

Where You'll Be:

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

Who We Are:

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.

Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.

As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.

Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.

We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

We Take Opportunity Seriously:

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.

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