OverviewDo you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as an Associate Technical Writer? 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 PENA team today!ResponsibilitiesMeet Panasonic (https://careers.na.panasonic.com/life-at-panasonic)Meet the Recruiter: Will DowneyExplore Panasonic Careers (https://careers.na.panasonic.com/)Panasonic Video Our Mission: Create Technologies That Move UsShift:Day ShiftDepartment:Production EnhancementJob Summary:The Associate Technical Writer maintains controlled documents in compliance to organizational policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Effective planning, scheduling, researching, and writing skills are required to be successful as a Technical Writer. This is a non-engineering role that provides technical design services and support to Engineering teams while developing layouts, drawings, models, and simulations of engineering designs using computer aided design/engineering/manufacturing (CAD/CAE/CAM) software.Essential Duties:
Formatting and editing of digital images, including image size and resolution, color, brightness and contrast, rotation, and cropping
Able to use Time Studies, Yamazumi charts, and must be able to read standard work
Ability to write documents for two different areas, assigned area and one additional area
Must meet standard goal of less than three (3) errors per document before peer review
Ability to perform Associate Technical Writer without supervision for 20 SOPs or 8 MPIs a month
Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment is a plus
Ability to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines (simultaneously managing multiple documentation projects)
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills, with a proficiency in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Excellent listening and observation skills
Well organized with meticulous attention to detail
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 requirement for some roles at PENA 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 PreferredEducation:
Basic/Required: High School Diploma or GED
Preferred: A.A. Degree or 2 years of experience
Essential Qualifications:
Strong computer skills a must
Experience with MS Word, video and still imagery, and image editing software
Experience with manufacturing documentation or quality projects
Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings is a plus
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
Preferred Qualifications:
Superior communication and interpersonal skills
Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against production deadlines and goals
Resilient, self-motived and able to work well under pressure
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)
Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook) preferred
Physical Demands:Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)
Sit: 25%
Walk: 25%
Stand: 25%
Lift: 25%
Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)
Up to 10 lbs.: Continuous
Up to 20 lbs.: Continuous
Up to 35 lbs.: Continuous
Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Continuous
About Us:Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) is collaborating with Tesla at a massive battery factory near Reno, Nevada which is known for its quality of life and expansive outdoor adventures. Panasonic's role at the Gigafactory is to manufacture and supply cylindrical lithium-ion cells to Tesla for their electric vehicles and energy storage systems.Over the past few years, the Gigafactory has grown to the largest lithium-ion battery factory in the world. Together with our partner Tesla, we continue to revolutionize the lithium-ion battery space and accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy and transportation.Our mission at PENA is to make the vision of affordable Electric Vehicles a reality by producing the world’s safest, high quality, and lowest cost batteries. Through this effort we will create a clean energy society and our products will change society’s use of and perceptions of electric power.In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.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.#LI-WD1REQ-147715