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As a Facilities Mechanical Engineer III, you will support the operation, design, and installation of mechanical facility systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and associated controls. You will maintain and oversee mechanical equipment, collaborate with the O&M team, and contribute to facility design expansion projects. Your expertise will be essential in upholding facility standards and making a significant impact.

Responsibilities

Summary: We are proud to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art Li-ion battery factory, set amidst the beautiful Kansas City Metro. This groundbreaking green-field factory will serve as a pioneering hub for innovation in sustainable energy solutions.

If you are passionate about contributing to a sustainable future and being part of a dynamic team shaping the electric vehicle revolution, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join us as full-time, on-site team members at our new, state-of-the-art factory located in the thriving city of DeSoto, Kansas.

Essential Duties:

• Support the operation, performance, design, and installation of mechanical facility systems generally composed of central and unitary/zone level HVAC air and hydronic systems, exhaust air systems, plumbing systems, and associated controls. Mechanical equipment includes (but is not limited to) 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, humidifiers, 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.

• Assist the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) team with updating O&M requirements, as-built documentation, and spare parts inventory analysis.

• Witness O&M activities and coordinate with O&M staff to identify opportunities for improving maintenance and operational efficiencies.

• Support the O&M team with troubleshooting root causes of performance issues.

• Support facility design expansion projects to enforce facility standards.

• Assist with development and review of sequences of operations and the location of control sensors and devices in the execution of the controls-related scope in facility expansion/sustaining projects.

• Understand industrial equipment and processes, their operating parameters, and make recommendations to improve or maintain the associated controls and instrumentation.

• Conduct routine, ongoing assessments of the facility systems operations including tests, rounds, data analysis to assure the proper functioning of systems and equipment.

• Utilize automated fault detection and diagnostic tools to analyze IEQ and energy conservation measures.

• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures as well as utilization of protective equipment.

• Respond quickly to emergency situations such as fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.

• Maintain ongoing communications with vendors.

• Conduct audits of supplier work performed in the field.

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

• Training of junior facilities staff on systems, procedures, and safety.

• Other duties as assigned.

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 requirement to access some areas and for some roles at PECNA 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 Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related engineering field.

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

• Familiarity with DDC and/or SCADA control interfaces

Essential Qualifications:

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

• Knowledge of and comfort with Microsoft Office Suite software including Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

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

• Excellent organizational and verbal skills.

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

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

• The ability to respond effectively, verbally, and in writing to sensitive issues, complex inquiries, or complaints.

• Excellent interpersonal skills including patience in overcoming communication challenges while resolving technical issues with team members who may have different cultural and lingual backgrounds.

• Strong team building skills and willing to learn from and accept guidance from others.

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

• Intuitive, adaptable, resourceful, and collaborative. 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.

• A high level of commitment to customer service to both coworkers and clients.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working as a Facilities Engineer and/or working at a manufacturing facility.

• Experience supporting or reviewing the installation of MEP equipment on construction projects or within manufacturing environments.

• Experience with managing projects effectively.

• Experience with reviewing 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: 30%

• Walk: 40%

• 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

About Us: At the heart of this visionary project, Panasonic is committed to manufacturing cutting-edge cylindrical lithium-ion cells that will power the future of electric mobility. These cells will be meticulously crafted to meet the growing demands of the automotive industry, supporting various electric vehicle manufacturers in their quest for eco-friendly transportation solutions.

This role presents a unique chance to be at the forefront of innovation, working within a forward-thinking organization that is committed to environmental responsibility and the advancement of green technology. Be a part of our mission to power the future and make a difference in the world of electric mobility with Panasonic!

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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