Facilities Intern

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Facilities Intern? 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 PECNA team today!
Responsibilities

Summary: 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.

Job Summary: The Facilities Intern – Electrical / Controls will support the design, maintenance, and operation of critical facility systems to ensure reliable and efficient performance. This role involves assisting with site surveys, system capacity analysis, and troubleshooting to address equipment and design-related challenges. The intern will collaborate with maintenance teams, project stakeholders, and customers to align on requirements, cost, schedules, and compliance standards. Additionally, the position offers exposure to project management, regulatory interpretation, and hands-on problem-solving within a fast-paced facilities environment.

Internship Details: 

• The program will be a full-time paid summer internship working for Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America onsite in DeSoto, KS
• The program will be 12 weeks in length, and is planned to occur between Monday, May 18th and Friday, August 7th. This date range is subject to change 
• Must be able to attend the entirety of the internship 

Essential Duties:

Facilities Assessment & Analysis

• Perform site surveys to assess equipment conditions and document facility system locations.
• Review and analyze Facilities Daily Operations Logs and round sheets to identify trends and issues.
• Assist in calculating system capacities and utilization within assigned functional areas.

Project Support & Execution

• Assist with the design, selection, and cost estimation of plant facilities projects.
• Generate Facilities Notices (Aconex) and provide project status updates in departmental meetings.
• Monitor and control cost and schedule performance for assigned projects.

Collaboration & Troubleshooting

• Support maintenance personnel in troubleshooting equipment and design failures.
• Conduct field walks and meetings with stakeholders to align on project scope and sequencing.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Interpret and apply regulatory codes (local, state, federal) to ensure compliance in facility projects.
• Assist with failure analysis and develop corrective action recommendations.

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 two years of full-time enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or equivalent 
• Preferred: Technician Degree in Electrical / Controls (Central Utilities)

Essential Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled as a fulltime student at an accredited four-year college or university 
• GPA of 3.2 or higher  
• 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 
• Fluency with 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:

• Hands-on experience through project teams or previous jobs 
• A desire to create a sustainable future through energy storage, renewable energy, and electric vehicles 

Preferred License(s):

• None

Preferred Certification(s):

• None

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 two years of full-time enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or equivalent 
• Preferred: Technician Degree in Electrical / Controls (Central Utilities)

Essential Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled as a fulltime student at an accredited four-year college or university 
• GPA of 3.2 or higher  
• 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 
• Fluency with 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 
• 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 through project teams or previous jobs 
• A desire to create a sustainable future through energy storage, renewable energy, and electric vehicles

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