Overview Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Mechanical Design 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 Mechanical Design Engineer II https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tMgKm_71qs (by clicking this link you are being referred to an external site that is not part of Panasonic) Meet the Recruiter: Eric Laffey 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 Mechanical Design Engineer II will primarily support building facility design and construction efforts, with an emphasis on building HVAC and dry process systems. This role focuses on design and construction administration activities, such as implementing design updates to the existing building plans in order to optimize cost, quality, and schedule of building project. The engineer will work closely with both internal cross-functional teams and external construction partners to complete various scopes of assigned project. The engineer will also support startup and troubleshooting efforts that arise from system commissioning. A strong emphasis will be placed on applying engineering principles to real-world applications in a fast-paced facility design and construction environment. Essential Duties: Functional Operations: Review equipment submittals and respond to RFIs Perform field observation walks, review construction status of mechanical systems, and produce Field Observation Reports Collaborate with Mechanical trade partners to ensure issue identification, prioritization, and resolution for installation of mechanical systems Support troubleshooting and start-up of mechanical systems/equipment through engineering expertise Improve and refine the design of building dry mechanical and HVAC systems Size building ductwork and piping systems and perform heating/cooling load calculations Perform front-end engineering efforts and redline drawings to help develop project scopes Produce construction design drawings using REVIT, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam Set up and/or participate in design deliverable interim reviews for various scopes Ability to review and edit mechanical specifications Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Create/modify building mechanical design standards and specifications (CSI format) Improve and refine mechanical system designs to optimize cost, schedule, and quality Training & Team Support: Support startup, commissioning, and system troubleshooting alongside internal teams and construction partners Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate with various stakeholders and multi-disciplinary engineers to assess design requirements for building mechanical systems (room conditions, tooling needs, life safety, hazardous exhaust, etc.) Coordinate with internal teams and external construction partners to support the execution of assigned project scopes Quality, Safety, & Compliance: Perform QA/QC of mechanical design deliverables Ensure mechanical designs and construction activities comply with applicable codes, standards, and internal specifications 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 or a related engineering field Preferred: EIT or P.E. preferred; pursuing P.E. licensure is encouraged but not required Essential Qualifications: 2+ years of experience in engineering, facilities, HVAC design, and/or industrial automation Strong 3D CAD design and drafting skills, preferably in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam Experience with ASHRAE standards and HVAC design calculation methods Working knowledge of building mechanical codes Proficient in mechanical design development, troubleshooting, and data analysis Ability to collaborate effectively with consultants and subcontractors to resolve constructability issues Understanding of mechanical technical specifications (CSI format), contract drawings, and construction documentation processes for mechanical systems with emphasis on HVAC system Familiarity with Construction Administration processes (RFIs, submittals, change orders, commissioning, punch list, inspections, turn-over) Experience breaking down complex technical problems into actionable tasks Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Strong teamwork and communication skills across all organizational levels High willingness to learn Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English Alignment to Panasonic's seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude) Preferred Qualifications: 4+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, machine design, and/or industrial automation Experience in lithium-ion battery manufacturing or a high-volume precision production environment Experience with dry cleanroom design Familiarity with MES systems and Building Management Systems (BMS) Experience with advanced modeling tools (thermodynamic CFD modeling, point cloud scanning, clash detection in Navisworks) Strong understanding of building codes (IMC, IPC, NFPA, ASHRAE) Familiarity with SMACNA standards Physical Demands: Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to: Sit: 10% Walk: 45% Stand: 45% Required Lifting and Carrying: Rare (