Manufacturing Engineering Intern

1 week ago

De Soto, United States Panasonic North America Full time

Overview

Panasonic Energy is looking for interns to join our creative team in the Manufacturing department. The interns hired for this position should expect to learn all facets of manufacturing and will leave this position with invaluable skills and industry knowledge. Also, this internship program is highly regarded in our field, so successful participation will be a great addition to your resume.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

Panasonic Energy is seeking ambitious engineering interns to join the world’s largest lithium ion battery initiative. With superior battery designs and the fastest manufacturing lines in the world, Panasonic is producing millions of batteries per day at the Gigafactory to support Tesla’s electric vehicle and energy storage businesses. Panasonic invites you to join us in this ongoing full-scale effort to electrify our society. At Panasonic Energy, engineering interns quickly become experts in the fundamentals of lithium-ion cell technology and work to integrate that understanding with high speed, automated manufacturing methods to produce the highest performance and highest quality lithium ion batteries. 

Internship Details:

  • Local candidates preferred

  • The program will be a fulltime paid summer internship working for Panasonic Energy onsite at the Kansas City Metro Facility

  • The program will be 12 weeks in length, and is planned to occur between Monday, May 19th and Friday, August 8th . This date range is subject to change

  • Must be able to attend the entirety of the internship

Program Requirements:

  • The program will be a fulltime paid summer internship working for Panasonic Energy onsite at the Kansas City Metro Facility

  • Must attend entirety of internship from the indicated start and end date noted above

  • Minimum 3.2 GPA

  • Must have completed a minimum of 2 years at an accredited university

Essential Duties:

  • Conducts battery cell manufacturing process improvement for mass production lines.

  • Conducts design and testing work for existing production lines to improve cell manufacturing process on safety, quality and productivity.

  • Analyzes and evaluates machine and test data.

  • Analyzes operating procedures and functions of equipment and machinery to reduce time and cost of manufacturing processes.

  • Provides engineering support to production teams to resolve manufacturing process issues.

  • Works closely with other team members to increase understanding of failure modes and improve performance of cell manufacturing equipment.

  • Applies principles and knowledge of engineering to solve manufacturing problems.

  • Other duties may be assigned

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

  • 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.

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

What You'll Bring:

Education:

  • Completion of at least two years of full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in a Bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline

Essential Qualifications:

  • 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 be currently enrolled as a fulltime student at an accredited four-year college or university.

  • GPA of 3.2 or higher.

  • Demonstrated experience solving difficult hands-on engineering problems with an ability to clearly articulate technical detail and thought process.

  • Familiarity with basic lithium-ion battery chemistry.

  • Good understanding of basic manufacturing principles.

  • Strong problem-solving skills.

  • Strong organizational skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to write and communicate technical information clearly and concisely.

  • Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

  • Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • GPA of 3.2 or higher

  • Hands-on experience through project teams or previous jobs

  • A desire to create a sustainable future through energy storage, renewable energy, and electric vehicles

Physical Demands:

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

  • Sit: 40%

  • Walk: 30%

  • Stand: 20%

  • Lift: 10%

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

  • Keyboard/Computer: Continuous

  • Office Equipment: Continuous

  • Phone Continuous

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

  • Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional

  • Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional

  • Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional

  • Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required

About Us:

At the heart of this visionary project, Panasonic is committed to manufacturing cutting-edge cylindrical lithium-ion cells that will power the future of electric mobility. These cells will be meticulously crafted to meet the growing demands of the automotive industry, supporting various electric vehicle manufacturers in their quest for eco-friendly transportation solutions.

This role presents a unique chance to be at the forefront of innovation, working within a forward-thinking organization that is committed to environmental responsibility and the advancement of green technology. Be a part of our mission to power the future and make a difference in the world of electric mobility with Panasonic

Supplemental Information:

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.

Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.  All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy.

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