Controls Engineer II PENA

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Controls Engineer II? 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 PENA team today!

Responsibilities

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Shift:

Day Shift

Department

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Production Engineering

Job Summary

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The Controls Engineer is responsible for analyzing product and equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods. The Engineer directs and coordinates manufacturing or building of prototype products or systems.

Essential Duties

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Programming, installing, and troubleshooting Keyence vision systems within Panasonic's battery manufacturing processes.

Programming, installing, and troubleshooting PLC systems such as Mitsubishi and Omron within Panasonic's battery manufacturing processes.

Analyzing product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods.

Determining feasibility of designing new plant equipment or modifying existing facilities considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors.

Providing technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect long range plant and product engineering planning.

Conferring with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and develop design.

Preparing or directing preparation of product or system layout and detailed drawings and schematics.

Directing and coordinating manufacturing or building of prototype products or systems.

Planning and developing experimental test programs.

Analyzing test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.

Evaluating engineering test results for possible application to developments of systems or other uses.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Requirements

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To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employee's, wearing PPE is a requirement for some roles at PENA 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

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred:

Education

Basic/Required: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrochemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field.

Essential Qualifications

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2+ years of controls engineering experience .

Ability to cooperate and work with related departments including overseas.

Flexibility to solve issues with first principles thinking.

Familiarity with wiring/cabling size/terminations and load/temperature requirements.

Familiarity with industrial machinery design & related NFPA codes:

70

79 (and related UL standards for industrial machinery)

Knowledge regarding electrical requirements in hazardous locations (Class I, Division 2)

Experience with 480 V panel installations.

Control wiring design.

Understanding of electrical hardware, drawings, sequence control and software design

Experience with energy usage/optimization.

Knowledge and handling about American environmental laws and UL (Underwriters Laboratories).

Experience programming, installing, and troubleshooting manufacturing image vision systems such as Keyence and Cognex.

Preferred Qualifications

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Experience programming, installing, and troubleshooting PLC systems such as Mitsubishi and Omron

Background working in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Superior communication and interpersonal skills

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)

Resilient, self-motivated and able to work well under pressure.

Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook) preferred.

Physical Demands

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

Sit: 40%

Walk: 30%

Stand: 20%

Lift: 10%

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

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

Diversity, equity, and 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

Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events

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

Shuttle rides to and from work!

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.