Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For our onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to many restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball. For more information on Park Place visit parkplaceirvine.com.
Who we are:
Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity!
How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more.
If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/.
The position:
As a senior (experienced) technical resource, the Product Support Engineer (Connectivity Support) is responsible for managing escalated problems to resolution and enabling support of PAC’s Inflight Connectivity (IFC) products in the field.
PSE investigates, addresses, and drives in-service product and customer problems to closure, and ensures the field consistently has the best technical/operational practices available. PSE is also accountable for communicating operational procedures both internally/externally and recommending process and system enhancements.
The salary or hourly wage range of $74,000-$124,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to an individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.
In-Service Problem Support
•Serve as a senior technical resource and escalation point for moderate/complex problem investigation, resolution between field stakeholders, OCC, CPC, Engineering and Product Management teams.• Carry out investigations, including in depth analysis and creation of detailed action plans for all escalated issues, in order to improve overall IFEC performance and drive issues to resolution.
• Review appropriate monitoring/analysis tools, and determine theories based on these tools to assist in problem investigation.
• Investigate systemic/single aircraft problems, escalating to engineering where required, and follow through to resolution.
• Create and replicate in-service use cases on in-house racks to replicate in-service failures. Based on those results, determine workarounds that may be used until a permanent fix is established.
• Proactively review global install base performance as well as individual customer configurations and issues to identify trends, product performance opportunities and coordinate effective actions to drive both individual aircraft, customer, and global install base performance.
• Monitor customer Fleet Configuration to ensure appropriate software and content is loaded.
• Perform on-wing or remote Ad Hoc technical support for any non-contracted need.
Collaborate with Engineering on supporting new product releases, ensuring readiness at the individual level.
Stakeholder Communication
• Provide regular updates through an enterprise ticketing system to keep stakeholders informed.
• Collaborate with Software & Hardware Engineering teams as required for issue resolution.
• Liaise with Engineering groups to ensure actions are consistent with technical product developments and company processes.
Maintenance Practices
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (i.e., Maintenance Manuals, Information Letters, Service Bulletins, Advisory e-mails, etc.) in support of Airline/MRO operations.
• Develop internal processes across PAC to guide disparate teams on accomplishing support tasks.
• Create/revise wok instructions and other process documents as required.
• Manage assigned projects by developing actions and a schedule for completion.
• Manage and suggest tools and processes to assist maintenance.
• Provide technical training and input to training/field organizations as required.
What we’re looking for:
• Bachelor’s Degree/equivalent educational qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Engineering or related degree is preferred. 8+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• A&P, FCC, or other regulatory certifications a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in an aircraft maintenance or technical field support role, preferably in avionics.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of global civil aviation regulations and requirements.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey and present information amongst internal PAC departments.
• In depth Technical knowledge of In-Flight Entertainment systems and/or avionics.
• In depth Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• In depth Troubleshooting skills and analytical skills, with a software emphasis (Linux preferred).
• Self-driven and a high degree of initiative.
• up to 20% travel may be required (once a month potentially, could be international)
Our Principles:
Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude
What we offer:
At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.
We offer flexible remote work options depending on your role. Where possible, we offer fully remote or hybrid work opportunities.
Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive unlimited PTO. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked.
Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1
Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.
All applicants are subject to Company policies, third party customer and worksite requirements, and government requirements, regarding vaccination and/or testing for COVID-19. Where permitted by applicable law, applicants may be required to be fully vaccinated with an authorized COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, unless they are eligible for and obtain an exemption based on a reasonable accommodation because of a disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. While the Company strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, it may require vaccination and/or testing for positions in which third party customer, worksite, or government requirements apply, in accordance with applicable law. At those locations where requirements apply, exemptions will be considered based on applicable law.
Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety-sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. 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. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporation.
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