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Overview

Panasonic Energy is looking for interns to join our creative team in the Security department. 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

What You'll Do:

Panasonic Energy is seeking ambitious Security and Risk interns to join the world’s largest lithium ion battery initiative. With superior battery designs and the fastest manufacturing lines in the world, Panasonic is producing millions of batteries per day at the Gigafactory to support Tesla’s electric vehicle and energy storage businesses. Panasonic Energy invites you to join us in this ongoing full-scale effort to electrify our society. At Panasonic Energy, security interns become part of a corporate security culture focused on protecting people, products, and ideas. You’ll be joining a team well versed in aspects of Technical Security, Physical Security, Access Control, Information Security, and Business Continuity.  

Internship Details:

• Local candidates preferred

• The program will be a fulltime paid summer internship working for Panasonic Energy in the Kansas City Metro.

• The program will be 12 weeks in length, and is planned to occur between Monday, May 19th and Friday, August 8th . This date range is subject to change

• Must be able to attend the entirety of the internship

Essential Duties:

• Utilize monitoring and reporting capabilities to assess and report on issues of concern to the company.

• Identify and mitigate risk throughout the organization.

• Coordinate with other business functions to meet the company’s security needs without causing unnecessary disruption to production goals.

• Manage and access video surveillance systems, access control systems, alarm monitoring systems.

• Respond to security events under the supervision of security management.

• Manage projects and key initiatives in order to reduce risk.

• Develop project plans and tasks with managers.

• Communicate project expectations, planning, monitoring and follow through of assignments and expectations.

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

What You'll Bring:

Education:

• Completion of at least two years of full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in a Bachelor’s degree program in Business, Criminal Justice, Physical Security, Business Continuity, Homeland Security, or similar.

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) in a Bachelor’s Degree program

• 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

• Fluency 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:

• Hands-on experience through project teams or previous jobs

• A desire to create a sustainable future through energy storage, renewable energy, and electric vehicles

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.): Occasional

About Us:

At the heart of this visionary project, Panasonic is committed to manufacturing cutting-edge cylindrical lithium-ion cells that will power the future of electric mobility. These cells will be meticulously crafted to meet the growing demands of the automotive industry, supporting various electric vehicle manufacturers in their quest for eco-friendly transportation solutions.

This role presents a unique chance to be at the forefront of innovation, working within a forward-thinking organization that is committed to environmental responsibility and the advancement of green technology. Be a part of our mission to power the future and make a difference in the world of electric mobility with Panasonic!

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 of North America.

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