Hiring: Equipment Specialist II Company: Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America Location: De Soto, KS Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:35:06 Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, CAD, Lean Manufacturing, MATLAB, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PLC, Python, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •5 years of equivalent hands-on mechanical experience •4+ years of manufacturing, industrial maintenance, equipment support, automation, mechatronics, related technical experience, or a minimum of 1 year as a PECNA Maintenance Technician •5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment Required Skills: •Independently troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment with minimal supervision •Demonstrate advanced understanding of assigned production equipment, machine functions, and manufacturing processes •Recover equipment following failures, repairs, upgrades, and improvement activities and verify operational readiness •Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical system issues •Utilize machine knowledge to identify mechanisms contributing to defects, alarms, downtime, and performance losses •Install, test, and validate equipment improvements, modifications, and engineering changes •Interpret mechanical and electrical drawings to support troubleshooting, maintenance, and equipment modifications •Utilize precision measurement equipment including dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, and other specialized diagnostic tools Qualifications: •Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, or related field •Completion of the PECNA Maintenance Apprenticeship Program •QET Certification or equivalent technical certification •Six Sigma Yellow Belt or higher •Demonstrated expertise troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems •Successful completion of Ramsay mechanical or electrical aptitude assessment •Demonstrated capacity to independently diagnose equipment failures and implement effective corrective actions •Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, MES, Tableau, and other manufacturing support systems •Demonstrated capacity to interpret and apply mechanical and electrical drawings during troubleshooting and equipment modifications •Solid functional working knowledge of PLC systems and controls software, including use as a troubleshooting tool Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!