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Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Facilities Mechanical Engineer III? 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!

Responsibilities

Meet the Recruiter: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/princess-damato/) Princess Damato

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 Facilities Mechanical Engineer III is responsible for supporting the operation, maintenance, and performance of mechanical facility systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and associated controls. The position assists with facility expansion projects, collaborates with the Operations & Maintenance team to troubleshoot performance issues, and ensures systems operate efficiently and safely. It involves collaborating with vendors and engineers to optimize operations, enforce standards, and implement best practices. Operates with limited supervision, mentors junior staff, and impacts multiple projects or teams. The role requires strong communication with engineers across disciplines and includes enforcing safety procedures and responding to emergencies.

Essential Duties:

Functional Operations:

+ Support the operation, performance, design, and installation of mechanical facility systems including central and unitary/zone-level HVAC air and hydronic systems, exhaust air systems, plumbing systems, and associated controls

+ Support mechanical equipment including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, steam boilers, heat exchangers, condensate return, process water, compressed air, central air handler units, makeup air units, clean room recirculation units, dry room dehumidification units, dust collectors, CRAC units, VAV and fan powered terminal units, exhaust fans, domestic water service, domestic hot water heaters, sanitary waste, PLC controls, and SCADA user interface

+ Conduct routine and ongoing assessments of facility system operations through testing, rounds, and data analysis to ensure proper functionality and reliability

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:

+ Witness Operations & Maintenance activities and collaborate with O&M staff to identify opportunities for improving system reliability, maintenance practices, and operational efficiency

+ Support O&M and Production teams in troubleshooting and identifying root causes of utility performance issues

+ Utilize automated fault detection and diagnostic tools to analyze indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and energy conservation measures

+ Understand industrial equipment, processes, and operating parameters to support system optimization and continuous improvement initiatives

Training & Team Support:

+ Train junior facilities staff on mechanical systems, operating procedures, and safety practices

+ Support the O&M team by sharing technical knowledge related to facility systems operations, diagnostics, and troubleshooting procedures

+ Provide input and feedback during team meetings and process reviews to improve technical training and procedural accuracy

+ Assist the O&M team with updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), as-built documentation, and spare parts inventory analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication:

+ Collaborate with O&M, Production, and Engineering teams to coordinate maintenance activities and ensure reliable utility support for manufacturing operations

+ Engage with cross-functional stakeholders during system reviews, emergency response situations, and planned maintenance shutdowns to ensure alignment and minimal disruption to operations

+ Assist the Operations and Maintenance team with updating Standard Operating Procedures and as-built documentation

+ Support the Operations and Maintenance and Production teams with troubleshooting root causes of utility performance issues

+ Support facility design expansion projects to enforce facility standards

+ Develop relationships and communicate with engineers across disciplines and at other Panasonic sites to foster best practice sharing and communication

+ Support facility design and expansion projects to enforce established facility standards

+ Assist with the development and review of sequences of operations, and the placement of control sensors and devices, as part of controls-related scopes in expansion and sustaining projects

+ Maintain ongoing communication with equipment vendors and service providers

+ Conduct audits of supplier work performed in the field

Quality, Safety, & Compliance:

+ Ensure adherence to all company safety policies, environmental regulations, and standard operating procedures

+ Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment consistent with 6S principles

+ Support audits and inspections by maintaining accurate documentation, calibration records, and maintenance logs

+ Respond rapidly and effectively to emergency situations such as fire, equipment failure, or facility evacuations to protect personnel and assets

+ Perform other duties as assigned to support facility reliability, compliance, and operational excellence

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._

Qualifications

Qualifications: Required and/or Preferred

Education:

+ **Required:** Basic/Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related engineering field

+ **Preferred:** N/A

Essential Qualifications:

+ 4+ years of relevant HVAC Design, MEP Construction Coordination, and/or Facilities Engineering work experience

+ Familiarity with DDC and/or SCADA control interfaces

+ Skills and experience necessary to satisfy the required “Essential Duties”

+ Strong technical leadership with excellent organizational and verbal skills

+ Knowledge of and comfort with Microsoft Office Suite software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

+ Experienced with reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting complex project design documents via AutoCAD, Visio, and Bluebeam

+ Ability and proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical information to non-technical audiences

+ Being approachable. Must be comfortable communicating/troubleshooting with all levels of the organization

+ Able to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritize work, and deliver quality results

+ Self-starter who works well independently with minimal direction

+ Driven to seek answers, provide timely follow up and remain focused on team success

+ Able to make appropriate decisions when confronted with obstacles, think about them before acting, and consistently resolve issues in creative and effective ways

+ A strong work ethic with a “get the job done” approach and consistently delivers excellent customer service, both internally and externally

+ Intuitive, adaptable, resourceful, and collaborative

+ Collaborative nature with strong team building skills and willing to learn from and accept guidance from others

+ Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Preferred Qualifications:

+ 6+ years of relevant HVAC Design, Controls, MEP Construction Coordination, and/or Facilities Engineering work experience

+ Experience supporting the construction of large facilities, preferably in advanced manufacturing environments

+ Experience with managing projects effectively

+ Experience with creating standard operating procedures

+ Basic understanding of control PID loop tuning

+ 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)

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:** _Not required (0%), 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.): 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:

+ **Health Benefits** – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.

+ **Voluntary Benefits** – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.

+ **Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP)** – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.

+ **Paid Time-Off Benefits** – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.

+ **Educational Assistance** – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.

+ **Health Management and Wellbeing Programs** –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.

+ **Employee Recognition Program** - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition

+ **Annual Bonus Program** - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.

+ **On-site Food Options** : Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events

+ **Free 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 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.

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.

Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing 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!

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

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

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