Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Systems 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!

Meet the Recruiter: Eric Laffey

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 Systems Engineer I is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems and infrastructure. Additionally, this role involves the design, configuring, testing, deployment, and documentation of various systems supporting an industry-leading battery manufacturing facility. This position requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The Systems Engineer I will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement systems that drive our production and operational goals.

Essential Duties:

Functional Operations:

• Design, develop, and implement complex systems and infrastructure solutions, ensuring they are efficient, reliable, and scalable
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed systems
• Integrate various hardware and software components, ensuring seamless communication and functionality across the manufacturing floor
• Monitor and maintain system performance, ensuring high availability and reliability
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues
• Perform regular system updates, patches, and backups
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for systems, processes, and configurations, ensuring clarity and accessibility for team members
• Documents configuration changes with associated test cases and performs functional validation
• Works with vendors to define optimal system configurations and hardware/networking requirements
• Applies technical knowledge to develop clear and standard work instructions

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated with the latest advancements in systems engineering and manufacturing technologies, continuously seeking opportunities to improve systems and processes

Training & Team Support:

• Work closely with production, engineering, IT, and quality assurance teams to understand their needs and deliver effective systems solutions

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including business analysts and end-users, to gather and analyze business requirements. Translate these requirements into systems requirement

Quality, Safety, & Compliance:

• Implement security measures and best practices to protect sensitive data and ensure system security compliance
• Ensure all systems comply with industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements, contributing to a safe and compliant manufacturing environment

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.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, and/or 4 years of equivalent related work experience

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
• Relevant industry certifications, such as CompTIA Network+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent

Essential Qualifications:

• 0-2 years of experience in systems engineering or a related field, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Technical proficiency with operating systems (Windows, Linux, UNIX); computer hardware and software; storage Arrays and/or SANs; datacenter hardware; and monitoring platforms
• Experience with core infrastructure technologies, including virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) and networking protocols/infrastructure (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
• Familiarity with cloud and automation tools, including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with the ability to influence others toward a common goal
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, including teamwork across functional groups, managing multiple tasks, and delivering high-quality results
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required, ability to describe technical theory to technical and non-technical audience
• 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 Qualifications:

• Experience with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker)
• Familiarity with database management systems (SQL, NoSQL)
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Resilient and able to work well under pressure

Physical Demands:

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

• Sit: 50%
• Walk: 25%
• Stand: 25%

Required Lifting and Carrying: Rare (<1%), 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.): Occasional

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.

This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our operations to De Soto, Kansas and build the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. We will provide 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!

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.

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
• Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.

#LI-EL1