Panasonic Energy of North America

May marks AAPI Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the vibrant cultures, rich histories, and invaluable contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. At Panasonic Energy, we honor the diversity that strengthens our global family. Together, let's uplift, support, and amplify AAPI voices this month and every month ahead.

Take up space. Embody compassion. Welcome open conversation This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth we shine a light on the importance of prioritizing mental health and supporting one another.

We’re proud to announce our collaboration with Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada for the groundbreaking "Manufacturing for Clean Energy" patch program, the first of its kind nationwide. Throughout April, we've provided young women from the local chapter with hands-on experiences, inspiring them to pursue STEM careers and fostering a more inclusive industry. We'd especially like to thank Senator Jacky Rosen for sending a representative to attend to learn more about this program and opportunities for young women in STEM fields. Together, we're shaping a brighter future for the next generation of leaders to drive positive change in their communities. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eqi9BmVH

Thank you to all of our outstanding supporters for joining us today! We loved celebrating your Caring for Classrooms contributions for Washoe County School District students and educators and cannot wait to partner with you again! #PartnerInEducation #PiE #ThankYou #CaringForClassrooms #WeAreWCSD #PublicSchoolProud America First Credit Union Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Building and Construction Trades Council of Northern Nevada Charles River Laboratories Grand Sierra Resort Greater Nevada Credit Union University of Nevada, Reno KTVN 2 News Nevada NV Energy Raley's Scheels The Siegel Group Truckee Meadows Community College Two Chicks United Federal Credit Union Microsoft Panasonic Energy of North America Renown Health Courtyard by Marriott Reno Bouchée Confections Sparks Water Bar Nothing Bundt Cakes Spread the Word Nevada Washoe County Ryan Smith Beth Smith Mariluz Cristina Garcia, Ph.D. Sarah Gobbs-Hill

Our technical teams are growing! Do you live and breathe SAP? Are you passionate about Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)? Are you looking for an organization that appreciates your expertise in SCADA? Why not ⚡electrify ⚡ your career ? SAP Engineer - FICO spr.ly/5047 SAP Engineer - Functional spr.ly/4933 MES Supervisor spr.ly/8284 Sr. SCADA Engineer - spr.ly/1422

Today marks a significant milestone for Panasonic Energy as we proudly unveil the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center in partnership with Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. The center will offer students and PENA employees access to top-notch facilities and equipment, ensuring they gain practical experience in advanced manufacturing processes. Through hands-on training and immersive learning experiences, we're preparing the next generation of manufacturing leaders to meet the demands of our rapidly evolving world. The grand opening event was a huge success with attendees from the U.S. Department of Energy, Nevada elected officials, community leaders, and more. We're grateful for the support and excited about the possibilities this partnership brings.

Syrian American PENA team member Fadi Bahhady has always been passionate about technology and streamlining efficiency. The Life at PENA blog caught up with him during Arab American Heritage Month (April) to chat about his career at PENA, and the impact his experiences with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging have had on his life and his passion for advancing technology. Q: Tell us about your career path at PENA? A: When I first started with Panasonic my role was as Digital Solution Architecture Manager. My primary responsibility was the technology infrastructure over the manufacturing side as well as managing the MES (Manufacturing Execution System). In 2023, I moved into my current role as Manager of Enabling Technologies…my primary responsibilities are the proliferation and adoption of Microsoft Technologies. Q: How has your culture and background contributed to the way you view your workplace and work with others? A: As a Syrian who lived most of his life in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) before moving to the states and becoming an American citizen. I feel very fortunate that I lived in the UAE because of the diverse cultural makeup of the county… 80% of the country is made up of expats from all over the world, so with that you get all the exposure to their cultures and the way they do things, so I feel very blessed about that. Q: What project or accomplishment at PENA are you most proud of? A: The project I am most proud of (during my time as Digital Solution Architecture Manager) was when my team migrated the MES system from being on physical servers to a virtualized environment. They’ve added stability to the MES system that we rely on…and also added…a lot of flexibility for my system administrators to manage the system better by putting patches and upgrades, etc. In my current role…it’s our intranet project, what we call the Power Hub. (Power Hub) gives people access to information…we’ve used other kinds of technologies (for communication) but with the intranet I see that this is the best way forward for us to communicate to our wide group of people here. So that gives (team members) access to the intranet as well as many other tools to help with collaboration with their colleagues. #lifeatpena #manufacturing #internship #inclusion #dei #deib #arabamericanheritagemonth

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Shift Schedules and Impactful Experiences | Catching Up with Skilled Machine Operator Rosa Hurtado Rosa Hurtado was inspired to join Panasonic Energy after watching her daughter grow while working at the company. Rosa shared her experiences on diversity and belong at PENA and how the production shift schedule has been a positive side to her role. Q: Here at PENA, we have non-traditional production shift schedules. What have been the benefits of having a nontraditional work schedule? Having a nontraditional work schedule has helped me have more days to be with my family I have a grandson that I get to see for longer periods of time and sometimes sleep over because my schedule allows that. I also support my daughter in a way so that she can find time for herself. Q: How has diversity, equity and inclusion influenced your career path at PENA? It has taught me many values that others in PENA with different cultures use and completely changed my perspectives leading me to become a better employee. Q: How has working with a diverse team influenced your experience at PENA? A diverse team can offer you an impactful experience on you personally. For me an experience that I had was during potlucks all the different foods and recipes brought and shared have made me feel a part of a family and felt such honor to share that with my team members.

"It’s not Barbies or LEGOs. It’s Barbies and LEGOs…you’re allowed to be whoever you want to be.” That’s the advice shared recently by Tara Meisinger , PENA Senior Maintenance Manager on Reno's KOLO-TV 8 News Now ABC Morning Break regarding Women’s History Month and the importance of women in STEM. Tara also shared insights from her career journey, highlighted her impactful contributions to RISE, our internal women-focused business impact group, and discussed breaking down barriers for girls and women seeking careers in STEM-based fields. http://spr.ly/6048Z3i8k