Sr. Facilities Mechanical Engineer

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Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Sr. Facilities Mechanical Engineer? 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:

Sr. Facilities Mechanical Engineer

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Summary:

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we're building the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you'll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.

Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

Job Summary: 

The Senior Facilities Mechanical Engineer supports the operation, maintenance, performance, design, and optimization of mechanical facility systems, including central utility plants, HVAC, plumbing, and associated controls. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and is recognized for independent judgment and technical expertise in solving complex system challenges. The position influences engineering direction and impacts major facility programs by driving reliability improvements, supporting expansion projects, and ensuring systems operate safely and efficiently. The role partners closely with Operations & Maintenance, Production, and Engineering teams to troubleshoot issues, implement best practices, and deliver innovative solutions that support occupant safety, indoor environmental quality (IEQ), production reliability, and energy efficiency.

Essential Duties:

Functional Operations:

* Support the operation, performance, design, and installation of mechanical facility systems, including HVAC (air and hydronic), exhaust, plumbing, and process/chemical distribution systems and associated controls
* Lead complex troubleshooting and resolution of mechanical system issues using advanced engineering expertise
* Drive innovation in mechanical system applications and improvements across facility infrastructure
* Manage or lead large, complex projects or programs and contribute to project strategy for facility expansions and upgrades related to mechanical equipment, including chillers, cooling towers, boilers, pumps, heat exchangers, compressors, air handling systems, cleanroom and dry room systems, dust collectors, CRAC units, and associated PLC/SCADA systems
* Conduct routine assessments of system performance through field rounds, testing, and data analysis to ensure reliability and functionality

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:

* Leverage the expertise of Facilities personnel to identify and resolve highly complex system performance issues
* Provide strategic technical direction to improve system reliability, efficiency, and performance
* Champion innovation by driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on energy efficiency and IEQ
* Utilize automated fault detection and diagnostic tools to identify performance issues and prevent early equipment failure
* Collaborate with O&M and Production teams to troubleshoot root causes of utility and system performance issues
* Analyze system data and operational trends to recommend and implement optimization strategies

Training & Team Support:

* Train and mentor junior facilities staff on mechanical systems, troubleshooting techniques, and safety practices
* Provide technical leadership across teams by sharing expertise and best practices
* Develop, update, and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training documentation, and system records
* Support team development by contributing to technical training, knowledge sharing, and process improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication:

* Lead cross-functional collaboration with O&M, Production, Engineering, and external stakeholders to ensure reliable facility operations
* Present technical recommendations, system performance insights, and improvement strategies to senior leadership
* Coordinate maintenance activities, shutdowns, and emergency response efforts to minimize disruption to operations
* Build relationships with internal teams, external vendors, and other sites to drive alignment and share best practices
* Support facility design and expansion projects by reviewing system designs, sequences of operations, and controls integration
* Communicate with vendors and service providers to ensure quality execution and performance
* Conduct audits of supplier work to ensure compliance with standards and expectations

Quality, Safety, & Compliance:

* Ensure compliance with company safety policies, environmental regulations, and operational standards
* Promote a safe work environment by enforcing safety procedures and best practices
* Maintain accurate documentation, calibration records, and maintenance logs to support audits and inspections
* Uphold 6S standards by maintaining clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas
* Respond rapidly and effectively to emergency situations, including equipment failures, fire events, or evacuations

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:

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education, Certifications, and Licenses:

Required:

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related engineering field (e.g., Aerospace, Chemical, Industrial Engineering)

Preferred: 

* Relevant and extensive on-site work experience with central plants and related mechanical equipment, mechatronics/automation engineering, and/or developing and executing reliability programs for same
* Applicable professional certifications or licenses such as Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Professional Engineer (PE), or other relevant credentials

Essential Qualifications:

* 7+ years of relevant experience in Mechanical Design, MEP Construction Coordination, Facilities Engineering, and/or Project Management, including leadership or mentoring responsibilities
* Experience with Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) interfaces
* Demonstrated ability to evaluate, operate, and optimize complex, integrated facility systems across mechanical, controls, and production environments
* Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, influence decisions, and drive results across cross-functional teams without direct authority
* Strong technical leadership and engineering judgment, with the ability to solve complex or ambiguous problems and implement effective solutions
* Experience reviewing and interpreting complex design and construction documents using tools such as AutoCAD, Bluebeam, 
			

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