Overview Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Controls Engineering Technician 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 PENA team today! Meet the Recruiter: Joe Richie Explore Panasonic Careers Panasonic Video Our Mission: Create Technologies That Move Us Responsibilities Shift: A Shift Job Summary: The CPST Technician I utilizes’ Electrical skills to support production and the engineering team to reduce defect, increase productivity and create a safe environment. This person will react to issues on the line to identify problems, investigate and troubleshoot. Must be able recover and verify machine functionality after work is completed. CPST Technician I will learn various machines within all the business units and will work to be able to act on 60%+ of electrical problems that occur. Working closely with engineering and Maintenance team this person will provide information, data and/or support to implement countermeasures to machines. Essential Duties: Demonstrate sound problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Tests and troubleshoots electronic components and systems, repairs or orders and replaces components, rewires systems, and tests equipment prior to placing back into service. Understanding of electrical drawings, specifications, manuals and schematics and their use as a troubleshooting tool. Perform troubleshooting of PLCs such as Mitsubishi, Omron and Keyence and vision systems, equipment monitoring, and robotic vision Systems within Panasonic’s battery manufacturing processes. Competent techniques in troubleshooting and repair of Networking issues and protocols including DeviceNet, MechatroLink, EtherCat, and CC Link. Demonstrate understanding of common electrical components in the machine, example, sensors, ID readers, servo motor/drive components. Show proficiency in diagnosing issues on servo drives/motors, tuning and replacement. Demonstrate ability to rewire and upload/download parameters using the most common servo drive software across the plant including CX Drive, MR Configurator 2, and SigmaWin 7. Repairs and troubleshoots electrical motors, control panels, electrical circuits, motor controls and other associated electronic equipment Influences operators and maintenance technicians while providing guidance on repair methods Help implement plans for daily, weekly, monthly actions Maintains complete and accurate records of all work done on the equipment and machines Communicates with team members promptly and accurately. Complete pass-down of unfinished tasks to another shift accurately and informative Takes direction and can execute tasks Other duties may be 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 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: High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) and/or 2 years technical training Preferred: 2-year Associates degree in electronic technology, Automation, Mechatronic or equivalent experience. Essential Qualifications: Background working in a high-volume manufacturing environment with hands on experience. Familiarity with troubleshooting electrical systems and electromechanical control systems up to 480VAC Ability to schedule work to be completed, may need to coordinate with multiple groups Can interpret mechanical and/or electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, Manuals and SOPs’ and apply this to troubleshooting effort. Basic understanding of Sysmac, Mitsubishi, Keyence, and Omron PLC software. Familiarity with PLC fundamentals as well as to work through logic for troubleshooting. Strong documentation skills Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with wiring/cabling size/terminations and load/temperature requirements. Familiarity with industrial machinery design & related NFPA codes: 70E 79 (and related UL standards for industrial machinery) 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): QET Certification Physical Demands: Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to) Sit: 20% Walk: 30% Stand: 40% 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: Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) 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 PENA 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. Panasonic Energy of North America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic 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 of North America. #LI-JR1 REQ-147522