Facilities Mechanical Engineer 1

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Facilities Mechanical Engineer I? 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 PECNA team today!

Responsibilities

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Summary:

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.

Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

Job Summary: The Facilities Mechanical Engineer I supports the operation, maintenance, and optimization of mechanical facility systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and associated controls. The position involves collaborating with the Operations & Maintenance team to troubleshoot issues, conduct assessments, and ensure efficient system performance. Responsibilities also include enforcing safety procedures and responding to emergencies. The role requires strong communication with engineers across disciplines to share best practices and support facility design and operational standards. Works independently on routine assignments and impacts projects within the functional area.

Essential Duties

Functional Operations:

• Support the operation and performance of mechanical facility systems including central and unitary or zone-level HVAC air and hydronic systems, exhaust air systems, plumbing systems, and associated controls
• Support mechanical equipment including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, steam boilers, heat exchangers, condensate return, process water, compressed air, central air handler units, makeup air units, clean room recirculation units, dry room dehumidification units, dust collectors, CRAC units, VAV and fan powered terminal units, exhaust fans, domestic water service, domestic hot water heaters, sanitary waste, PLC controls, and SCADA user interface
• Conduct routine and ongoing assessments of facility system operations including tests, rounds, and data analysis to ensure proper functioning of systems and equipment

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance practices and operational efficiency through observation and data analysis
• Witness Operations and Maintenance activities and coordinate with O&M staff to identify opportunities for improving reliability, maintenance, and operational efficiencies
• Understand industrial equipment, processes, and operating parameters to support system and process improvements
• Works on clearly defined tasks under supervision

Training & Team Support:

• Support the O&M team by sharing technical knowledge related to facility systems operations, diagnostics, and troubleshooting procedures
• Provide input and feedback during team meetings and process reviews to improve technical training and procedural accuracy
• Learns from mentors 

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate with O&M, Production, and Engineering teams to coordinate maintenance activities and ensure reliable utility support for manufacturing operations
• Assist the Operations and Maintenance team with updating Standard Operating Procedures and as-built documentation
• Support the Operations and Maintenance and Production teams with troubleshooting root causes of utility performance issues
• Communicates within immediate team and relies upon established procedures

Quality, Safety, & Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to all company safety policies, environmental regulations, and standard operating procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment consistent with 6S principles
• Support audits and inspections by maintaining accurate documentation, calibration records, and maintenance logs
• Respond rapidly and effectively to emergency situations such as fire, equipment failure, or facility evacuations to protect personnel and assets
• Perform other duties as assigned to support facility reliability, compliance, and operational excellence

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Travel Requirement:

• None

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure health and safety in the workplace and for employee protection, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.

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:

• Required: Basic/Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related engineering field
• Preferred: N/A

Essential Qualifications:

• Strong foundational understanding of core engineering principles
• Skills and experience necessary to satisfy the required “Essential Duties”
• Knowledge of and comfort with Microsoft Office Suite software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational and verbal skills
• Experience with collecting and analyzing technical information
• Able to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritize work, and deliver quality results
• Driven to seek answers, provide timely follow up and remain focused on team success
• Strong team building skills and willing to learn from and accept guidance from others
• Intuitive, adaptable, resourceful, and collaborative
• A strong work ethic with a “get the job done” approach and consistently delivers excellent customer service, both internally and externally
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of engineering experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level roles in manufacturing environments
• Prior experience working as an Engineer Intern at a design firm or manufacturing facility
• Some familiarity with commercial facility mechanical equipment and systems
• 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)

Preferred License(s):

• None

Preferred Certification(s):

• None

Physical Demands:

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

• Sit: 30%
• Walk: 35%
• Stand: 35%

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

For this position, the required frequency is:

• Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
• Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
• Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required

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:

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
• On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events.

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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