PLM Engineer III

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Meet the Recruiter: Will Downey

Shift:

Day Shift

Department:

Information Technology

Category:

Exempt (Salaried)

Job Summary:

In this role, the PLM Engineer III will serve as a technical expert in the areas of infrastructure related to manufacturing information systems. The engineer will identify methods and architect solutions to provide a high level of service to end-users of the application(s). This role will help build out, maintain, and troubleshoot a rapidly expanding application system and its infrastructure. The Engineer will work closely with other engineers, analysts, and leadership to obtain regular feedback on design and execution. Additionally, the Engineer will provide periodic operational support and maintenance of the manufacturing systems.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for the maintenance, optimization, troubleshooting, upgrades, installation and documentation of infrastructure related to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems which includes PLM database management, project management systems, CAD and PDM systems,
• Administration of new and existing technologies, including the design, documentation, install, configuration, maintenance, integration, and testing related systems
• Leads collaboratively with business customers on hardware, middleware, and application requirements.
• Leads with vendors, engineers, analysts, and leadership to ensure the integrity of databases, application software and data
• Performs regular system monitoring, verifying the integrity, health and availability of all systems and key processes, reviewing application and system logs, and ensuring completion of scheduled jobs
• Leads problem-solving efforts regarding system and service matters and if necessary, facilitates support with outside personnel, organizations, and/or vendors
• Monitor tech-industry trends, and brings new ideas and innovative solutions
• Develop new deliverables as needed based on operational requirements and following best practices for documentation and delivery
• Analyzes data to drive decision making and recommendations.
• Configure and deploy devices and peripherals as necessary
• Resolves issues, problems and questions on-site assigned from a ticketing system
• Ensure compliance to all Panasonic policy and procedures.

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.

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education:

• Basic:  Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, or similar discipline, and/or equivalent related work experience
• Preferred:  PLM Certification

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4+ years of hands-on experience in a factory or enterprise setting
• Minimum of 2+ years of hands-on experience with PLM
• Technical expertise with PLM systems such as CAD, PDM, ERP, PMO
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information
• Effectively train and advise users on information technology issues
• Prepare written documentation in a clear and concise style
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible environment and take the initiative to learn new tools and concepts quickly
• Creative thinker with attention to detail, strong analytical, multitasking, and interpersonal skills
• Approachable and adaptable
• Ability to work extended-hours or outside of normal business hours including weekends as needed
• Skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook)
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a factory environment desirable
• Technical experience with database management & language (SQL, Oracle)
• Able to work independently and in a team environment, as well as with cross-functional groups
• Resilient, self-motived and able to work well under pressure
• 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 Certification(s):

• Lean Six Sigma Yellow or higher level belt

Physical Demands:

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

• Sit: %
• Walk: %
• Stand: %
• Lift: %

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

• 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 %)

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

About Us:

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) is collaborating with Tesla at a massive battery factory near Reno, Nevada which is known for its quality of life and expansive outdoor adventures. Panasonic's role at the Gigafactory is to manufacture and supply cylindrical lithium-ion cells to Tesla for their electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

Over the past few years, the Gigafactory has grown to the largest lithium-ion battery factory in the world. Together with our partner Tesla, we continue to revolutionize the lithium-ion battery space and accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy and transportation.

Our mission at PECNA is to make the vision of affordable Electric Vehicles a reality by producing the world's safest, high quality, and lowest cost batteries.  Through this effort we will create a clean energy society and our products will change society's use of and perceptions of electric power.

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

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 Corporation of North America.

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