Job Description
Overview Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Mechanical Engineering 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 Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence Mechanical Engineering Intern will support the development of innovative mechanical solutions, moving ideas from concept through prototype and into practical application. This role combines research-style experimentation with hands-on engineering, focusing on design, modeling, testing, and process improvement for industrial applications. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions into real-world products and business processes. Additionally, the position provides opportunities to present findings, contribute to research initiatives, and engage with both internal and external collaborators.
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: Research & Development - Design, prototype, and evaluate mechanical systems and components to solve complex industrial challenges.
- Conduct experiments and apply modeling techniques to validate new engineering concepts.
- Support research initiatives by contributing to proposals and innovative project ideas.
Engineering & Implementation - Develop prototypes and infrastructure that transition from design concepts into working solutions.
- Perform testing, data analysis, and documentation to ensure reliable system performance.
- Create technical reports, visualizations, and presentations to explain designs and results.
Collaboration & Strategy - Work with interdisciplinary teams, including business divisions, to integrate mechanical solutions into products and processes.
- Contribute to strategic decision-making by applying engineering insights to broader process optimization initiatives.
Communication & Community Engagement - Present project outcomes clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Represent the team in internal reviews and collaborative research discussions.
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 in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, Data Science, Applied Math, or related discipline
- Preferred: Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Essential Qualifications: - Must be currently enrolled as a fulltime student at an accredited four-year college or university.
- Completion of at least two years of full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours per semester).
- 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.
- 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 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): Preferred Certification(s): 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.
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. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America. Qualifications Qualifications: Required and/or Preferred Preferred Qualifications: - Hands-on experience acquired through internships, jobs, research, or personal projects.
- A desire to create a sustainable future through energy storage, renewable energy, and electric vehicles.
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Job Tags
Full time, Summer work, Summer internship, Local area, H1b, Monday to Friday,