Maintenance Process Improvement Intern

4 weeks ago

Sparks, Nevada, United States Panasonic North America Full time
Overview

Panasonic North America is seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented interns to join our team of engineers. Our engineers are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and are looking for interns to contribute to our mission.

The selected interns will have the opportunity to learn all facets of manufacturing and gain invaluable skills and industry knowledge. This internship program is highly regarded in our field, and successful participation will be a great addition to your resume.

Responsibilities

Panasonic North America is collaborating with Tesla at a massive battery factory near Reno, Nevada. Our role at the Gigafactory is to manufacture and supply cylindrical lithium-ion cells to Tesla for their electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

The selected interns will be responsible for analyzing and evaluating process input/output data to reduce downtime and increase production. They will work closely with other team members to increase understanding of downtime and gather, analyze, and interpret data using statistical analysis methods to identify trends and opportunities relating to lost production.

The interns will also collaborate with multiple departments to trial new processes, calculate the financial impact of proposed process improvements, and drive the sustainment of improvements through the use of standard work, PFMEA, control plans, process checks, and other tools.

Requirements

To be eligible for this internship, candidates must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year college or university. They must have completed at least two years of full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in a Bachelor's Degree program in Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

Candidates must have basic knowledge of project management processes and tools, strong problem-solving skills, strong organizational skills, excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include hands-on experience through project teams or previous jobs, a desire to create a sustainable future through energy storage, renewable energy, and electric vehicles, and fluency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

Work Environment

The selected interns will work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a team of experienced engineers. They will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and contribute to the development of innovative solutions.

The work environment is safe and healthy, and the selected interns will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary. The selected interns will also be required to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

What You'll Bring

Candidates must be able to bring the following skills and qualifications to the internship:

  • Completion of at least two years of full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in a Bachelor's Degree program in Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
  • Basic knowledge of project management processes and tools
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Candidates must also be able to demonstrate a strong desire to create a sustainable future through energy storage, renewable energy, and electric vehicles.

About Us

Panasonic North America is a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries and is committed to delivering innovative solutions to the energy storage market. We are proud to be a part of the Gigafactory team and are excited to offer this internship opportunity to talented and motivated students.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented student looking for an exciting internship opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

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