Production Engineering Intern

OverviewPanasonic is looking for interns to join our creative team of engineers. Our engineers are hard-working, goal-oriented, and creative, and they are looking for interns to train. The interns hired for this position should expect to learn all facets of manufacturing and will leave this position with invaluable skills and industry knowledge. Also, this internship program is highly regarded in our field, so successful participation will be a great addition to your resume.ResponsibilitiesPanasonic is looking for interns to join our creative team of engineers. Our engineers are hard-working, goal-oriented, and creative, and they are looking for interns to train. The interns hired for this position should expect to learn all facets of manufacturing and will leave this position with invaluable skills and industry knowledge. Also, this internship program is highly regarded in our field, so successful participation will be a great addition to your resume.Internship Details:

The program will be a fulltime paid summer internship working for Panasonic at the Gigafactory

The program will be 12 weeks in length, and is planned to occur between Monday, May 19thand Friday, August 8th . This date range is subject to change

Must be able to attend the entirety of the internship

Housing allowance provided

Essential Duties:

Analyzing production defects, root cause analysis, process improvement projects and KPI reporting

Working with an international team and language translators may be required

Reads all SDS' and possesses thorough knowledge of all oil and chemical labeling

Ability to analyze, estimate workload and perform multi-tasking

Assist Maintenance Technicians in preventative maintenance procedures

Monitors processes and performs continuous image inspections and visual quality checks of the products to ensure acceptance standards are met

Ability to use material bar code scanners

Understanding of First in, First out (FIFO)

Be able to follow work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Prepares documentation as required

Maintains a clean and safe work area 5s

Excellent communication with co-workers both verbally and with good written skills

Analyze and assist quality and quality department

Be able to read and diagnose error codes

Adaptability to work in many processes to assist as decided by management

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 possibility 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.What You'll Bring:Education:

Completion of at least two years of full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in a Bachelor’s degree program in Engineering or equivalent

Essential Qualifications:

Must be currently enrolled as a fulltime student at an accredited four-year college or university

Basic knowledge of project management processes and tools

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to write and communicate technical information clearly and concisely

Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems

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

Preferred Qualifications:

GPA of 3.2 or higher

Hands-on experience through project teams or previous jobs

Python script writing experience

CAD file experience

Digital design experience

A desire to create a sustainable future through energy storage, renewable energy, and electric vehicles

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

Sit: 40%

Walk: 30%

Stand: 20%

Lift: 10%

Tools and/or Equipment: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

Keyboard/Computer: Continuous

Office Equipment: Continuous

Phone Continuous

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. 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 of North America.REQ-146925