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Balancing Blueprints: Life as an Engineer at Panasonic Energy 

In celebration of our engineers, we are spotlighting what life looks like behind the scenes for engineers at Panasonic. Engineering roles often get boiled down to technical skills and spreadsheets, but in reality, these jobs are far more hands-on. At its Nevada and Kansas factories, Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) manufactures lithium-ion batteries, powering electric vehicles while contributing to local economic growth. It became clear through conversations with two Panasonic Energy engineers that engineering is driven by curiosity and problem‑solving. 

For Tyler Makowski, Mechanical Engineer III, the path to engineering started early. “My interest in engineering started when I was young through building and taking things apart,” Makowski shared. “I’ve always been drawn to understanding how things work and turning ideas, no matter how far-fetched, into something real.” That curiosity eventually grew into a passion for solving large-scale problems, which led him to Panasonic Energy. 

Day to day, Makowski’s role is anything but predictable. He described his work as “a mix of designing, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and spending time fixing and improving our equipment.” While the pace is fast, it is also rewarding. “Every day is fast paced, dynamic and fulfilling because you can see how your decisions have a direct impact on the company’s goals,” he said. 
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While Makowski’s role highlights deep technical ownership, Kimberley Ortega Aguilar, Engineering Pathways Engineer for Quality Control (GE/GT), offers a look at how engineers grow through knowledge sharing and collaboration. Her journey into engineering was also rooted in hands-on learning. “I’ve always enjoyed math, working with my hands and designing things. Engineering felt like a natural fit early on,” she said.  

Through Panasonic Energy’s Engineering Pathways Program, Aguilar rotated through multiple teams, including Cell and Processing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, PMO and Quality Control. Each rotation brought new challenges and perspectives. “The variety of rotations has given me a broad understanding of how different engineering teams work together to support the factory,” she shared. 
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Ortega emphasized that engineering at Panasonic Energy is deeply collaborative. “Engineers are often seen as quiet or anti-social, but communication is a large part of what we do,” she said. Working across teams and constantly sharing ideas leads to stronger solutions and continuous learning.  

When it comes to thriving as an engineer at Panasonic Energy, both point to adaptability. Makowski noted that successful engineers are “curious, adaptable and open to feedback,” while Ortega highlighted the importance of communication and being willing to pivot in fast-paced environments.  

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Together, their experiences paint a clear picture of engineering at Panasonic. It is hands-on, collaborative and makes a real-world impact. During National Engineers Week – and every day – stories like these remind us that engineering isn’t defined by blueprints but by people who ask questions, step onto the factory floor and turn ideas into reality. 

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