Material Engineering Intern

Overview

Panasonic Energy 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.
Responsibilities

Internship Details:

• The program will be a full time paid summer internship working for Panasonic Energy at the Gigafactory

• 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

• Applications will be accepted until Monday, October 13th

Program Requirements:

• The program will be a full time paid summer internship working for Panasonic Energy

• Must attend entirety of internship from the indicated start and end date noted above

• Minimum 3.2 GPA

• Must have completed a minimum of 2 years at an accredited university

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.

Essential Duties:

• Characterize and understand fundamental material properties of metals before, during, and after battery manufacturing

• Conducts failure analysis to improve battery cell safety, quality, or performance using optical microscopes, and SEM/EDS

• Develop ex-situ evaluation and testing methods for metal components in cells to replicate in-situ loading conditions and environments

• Analyze and evaluate process input/output data to reduce defects and improve battery performance

• Presenting findings from characterization and failure analysis to process engineering groups as appropriate

• Completion of reports summarizing project work

• 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 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.

Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education:

• Basic/Required: Completion of at least two years of full-time enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

• Preferred: None

Essential Qualifications:

• Evidence of exceptional ability. Panasonic follows a culture of full-cycle engineering where members will have full responsibility and accountability for their projects from start to finish

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

• GPA of 3.2 or higher

• Demonstrated experience solving difficult hands-on engineering problems with an ability to clearly articulate technical detail and thought process

• Familiarity with basic lithium-ion battery chemistry

• Good understanding of basic manufacturing principles

• 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 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:

• Previous coursework in battery science, materials analysis, or advanced manufacturing

• Hands-on full-cycle engineering experience acquired through internships, jobs, research, or personal projects

• 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%

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:

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.

Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing 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.

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 Corporation of North America.

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