Hiring: Equipment Specialist III 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, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Microsoft Office, PLC, Python, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •5+ years of manufacturing, industrial maintenance, equipment support, automation, mechatronics, or related technical experience with increasing responsibility, or a minimum of 1 year as a PECNA Equipment Specialist II or PECNA Advanced Maintenance Technician •6+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment Required Skills: •Serve as the primary technical escalation point for complex equipment issues, equipment recovery efforts, and troubleshooting activities •Coordinate daily work activities and technical priorities for Equipment Specialists within assigned areas or shifts •Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of assigned manufacturing equipment, machine systems, and production processes •Lead complex troubleshooting efforts involving mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, controls, and automated manufacturing systems •Support equipment startup, qualification, modifications, upgrades, and validation activities •Provide technical direction during equipment repairs, improvement activities, and engineering change implementations •Utilize machine expertise to identify equipment-related sources of defects, alarms, downtime, and productivity losses •Maintain accurate and complete documentation of equipment activities, troubleshooting efforts, and improvement projects Qualifications: •High School Diploma or GED •Relevant experience may substitute for required education •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 Green Belt or higher •Advanced Root Cause Analysis training •Demonstrated advanced expertise troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and automated manufacturing systems •Successful completion of Ramsay mechanical or electrical aptitude assessment •Demonstrated capacity to lead complex troubleshooting efforts and resolve high-impact equipment-related issues 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!