Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America · 11 hours ago
Cell & Process Engineering Intern
Sparks, NV
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SpringPanasonic Energy Corporation of North America is dedicated to transforming the world through sustainable energy solutions. They are seeking a Cell & Process Engineering Intern to support battery production and process improvements at the Gigafactory, contributing to the development of high-performance lithium-ion batteries.
Information Technology & Services
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Responsibilities
Being a part of Panasonic’s Cell and Process Engineering (CPE) team. The CPE team is responsible for supporting Panasonic’s battery production to ensure our world-class production is running smoothly and without issue. In addition, we continually seek to improve our process by means of productivity, quality, cost, and other metrics
Devising battery cell manufacturing process improvement for mass production lines leading to increased production and better quality
Defining and changing cell specifications
Introducing new materials and cell technologies into mass production
Conducting development work for new and existing production lines to improve cell process on safety, quality and productivity
Working closely with other team members to increase understanding of failure modes, performance and life expectancy of cell products
Demonstrating solid troubleshooting skills and ability to solve unknown problems
Analyzing operating procedures and functions of equipment and machinery to reduce time and cost of assembly manufacturing processes
Other duties may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Completion of at least two years of full-time enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar discipline
Must be currently enrolled as a fulltime student at an accredited four-year college or university
GPA of 3.2 or higher
Must be able to perform machine and process troubleshooting and apply root cause analysis
Should be flexible with the working environment and be able to perform job duties between manufacturing floor and office/desk
Must possess engineering skills (process development/improvement, troubleshooting, data analysis, tolerancing)
Capable of identifying critical process parameters. Knowledge of FTA, FMEA, etc
Strong team working skills with other employees at all levels of an organization
Self-starter who works well independently and an outstanding ability to follow up with minimal direction and will focus on team success
Able to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritize work, and deliver quality results
A strong work ethic with a 'get the job done' approach who consistently delivers excellent customer service, both internally and externally
Minimum 3.2 GPA
Must have completed a minimum of 2 years at an accredited university
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, O-1, TN, L-1, or other employment-based visas) following graduation
Preferred
Familiarity with six sigma methodologies and tools
Some experience interfacing to databases, information management and reporting applications used for MES/SCADA systems is preferred
Some data analysis skills with tools such as JMP, Minitab, Python, MATLAB, are highly desired
Some knowledge of electrochemistry and ability to apply principles
Company
Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America
Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) is a large-scale, advanced battery manufacturer, operating in Sparks, Nevada and De Soto, Kansas, known for its quality of life and expansive outdoor adventures.
Founded in 2016
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Justin Herman
VP & Chief Information Officer
Brooke Langhans
HPC Partner
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