Overview
Panasonic Energy is looking for interns to join our creative team. Our SCM Team is hard-working, goal-oriented, and adaptable, and they are looking for an intern to join in our efforts. The interns hired for this position should expect to learn facets of Supply Chain Management, planning, manufacturing, and business management 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
Internship Details:
The program will be a fulltime paid summer internship working for Panasonic Energy at the Gigafactory
The program will be 12 weeks in length, and is planned to occur between Monday, May 1 8and Friday, August 7, 2026 . This date range is subject to change
Must be able to attend the entirety of the internship
Applications will be accepted until October 13 th , 2025
Program Requirements:
Must attend entirety of internship from the indicated start and end date noted above
Minimum 3.2 GPA
Must have completed a minimum of 2 years at an accredited university
Must be actively enrolled in an accredited university at the time of the internship
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time the internship begins and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, O-1, TN, L-1, or other employment-based visas) to participate in the program or for a fulltime role after graduation. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.
Essential Duties:
Supply Chain Management Intern will support in managing projects and programs throughout their project life cycle.
Intern will support in developing critical requirements from stakeholders, daily tasks such as project schedule updating, supporting in daily standup meetings with project team, analyzing project related documents, budget review and analysis, identification of project risk or constraints, assisting in implementing risk mitigation tactics, and supporting contractors or other teams and departments to complete the project on time and within budget.
Strong project leader with excellent organizational and skills.
Knowledge of and comfort with Microsoft Office Suite software including Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Ability and proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and presenting data.
Effective planning, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
Able to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritize work, and deliver quality results.
A strong work ethic with a "get the job done" approach and consistently delivers excellent customer service, both internally and externally.
Intuitive, adaptable, creative, and collaborative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Collaborative nature with strong team building skills and willing to learn from and accept guidance from others.
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:
Basic/Required: Completion of at least two years of full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in a Bachelor's Degree program in Supply Chain Management, BusinessManagement, Data Analysis, Project Management or equivalent.
Preferred: None
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 in Supply Chain Management, BusinessManagement or equivalent.
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 academic 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.
Preferred License(s):
None
Preferred Certification(s):
None
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
PhoneContinuous
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.):Not Required
About Us:
Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.
Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.
As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.
Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.
We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.
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 Corporation of North America.
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