Materials Engineering Intern – NV

Job Description

About Panasonic Energy of North America

Panasonic Energy is dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. They produce safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries and are the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. They are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, offering career growth opportunities. Panasonic Energy values innovation and fosters an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

They are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of their core values for more than 100 years and they are proud of their diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

Materials Engineering Intern – NV Job Description

This is a full-time, paid summer internship working for Panasonic Energy of North America onsite at the Gigafactory.

Internship Details:

• The program will be 12 weeks in length, planned to occur between Monday, May 19th and Friday, August 8th (subject to change).
• Must be able to attend the entirety of the internship.
• Housing allowance provided.

Program Requirements:

• Must attend the entirety of the 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.

What You’ll Do:

• Supply Chain Involvement: Conduct research for potential suppliers, develop cost models, analyze and present data including bill of material (BOM), sourcing status, manufacturing readiness, and more.
• Supplier Evaluation: Evaluate suppliers, understand opportunities and risks, participate in supplier meetings and activities with internal stakeholders.
• Supplier Metrics and KPIs: Assist in developing supplier metrics and KPIs through supplier implementation and development processes.
• Supplier Qualification: Help bring new supplier and qualification programs to launch.
• Liaison: Function as the liaison between the Supply Chain and Materials Engineering team.
• Market Analysis: Analyze and report on battery and battery Material market trends and technical innovations in conjunction with PENA engineers.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• 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.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Basic/Required: Completion of at least two years of full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in a Bachelor’s degree program in Electrical / Mechanical / Chemical / Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science or evidence of experience and exceptional ability.
• Preferred: Business Operations / Supply Chain

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.

Physical Demands:

• Physical Activities:
• Sit: 40%
• Walk: 30%
• Stand: 20%
• Lift: 10%
• Tools and/or Equipment:
• Keyboard/Computer: Continuous
• Office Equipment: Continuous
• Phone: Continuous
• Required Lifting and Carrying:
• Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
• Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
• Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required