Quality Control Intern

Overview

Panasonic Energy is seeking ambitious interns to join the world’s largest lithium-ion battery initiative. With superior battery designs and the fastest manufacturing lines in the world, Panasonic Energy invites you to join us in this ongoing full-scale effort to electrify our society.
Responsibilities

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 Quality Control Intern will work alongside Panasonic Energy’s Quality team to support critical inspection, testing, and documentation activities within battery cell manufacturing. This internship provides hands-on experience in quality control practices, including product inspection, laboratory testing, data collection, and compliance with ISO9001:2015 standards. Interns will gain practical knowledge of industry-leading QC methods while learning to use specialized equipment and software tools to evaluate product quality. Successful participation in this program will build valuable technical and professional skills applicable to careers in manufacturing and quality management.

Internship Details:

• 12-week Program: Monday, May 18th - Friday, August 7th (dates are subject to change)
• The program will be a full-time paid summer internship working for Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America onsite in DeSoto, KS
• Must be able to attend the entirety of the internship  
• Local candidates preferred

Essential Duties:

Inspection & Testing:

• Perform product inspections and testing to ensure compliance with established specifications and standards
• Utilize laboratory equipment such as CT Scanners, SEM, and Keyence microscopes to collect and analyze quality data
• Conduct measurement system analysis (MSA, Gage R&R) and apply statistical process control (SPC/SQC) concepts

Documentation & Compliance:

• Record, update, and maintain quality control documentation to support standardization and traceability
• Assist in preparing reports and summaries of inspection and testing results for engineering and production teams
• Support processes that ensure compliance with ISO9001:2015 quality management requirements

Continuous Improvement & Support:

• Identify potential quality issues and collaborate with engineers to recommend corrective or preventive actions
• Contribute to the development of tools, fixtures, or methods that improve inspection efficiency and workplace safety
• Assist with laboratory validations and product sample evaluations as needed

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:  Required and/or Preferred

Education:

• Required: Completion of at least 2 years of full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) at an accredited four-year college or university and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field

Essential Qualifications:

• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year college or university
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized processes
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
• Ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
• 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 Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in laboratory testing, inspection, or manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with measurement tools and laboratory equipment such as microscopes, CT Scanners, or other inspection systems
• Interest in careers related to quality assurance, quality control, or manufacturing engineering
• A passion for sustainability, energy storage, or electric vehicle technology

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%

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

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.

This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our operations to De Soto, Kansas and build the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. We will provide 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!

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.

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

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

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time the internship begins and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, O-1, TN, L-1, or other employment-based visas) to participate in the program or for a fulltime role after graduation. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.

Qualifications

Qualifications:  Required and/or Preferred

Education:

• Required: Completion of at least 2 years of full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) at an accredited four-year college or university and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field

Essential Qualifications:

• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year college or university
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized processes
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
• Ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
• 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)
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time the internship begins and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, O-1, TN, L-1, or other employment-based visas) to participate in the program or for a fulltime role after graduation. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in laboratory testing, inspection, or manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with measurement tools and laboratory equipment such as microscopes, CT Scanners, or other inspection systems
• Interest in careers related to quality assurance, quality control, or manufacturing engineering
• A passion for sustainability, energy storage, or electric vehicle technology

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