SAP Functional Engineer - FICO/PS

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as an SAP Functional Engineer – FICO/PS? 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 PECNA team today!

Meet the Recruiter: Eric Laffey

Summary: 

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.

Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

Job Summary:

The SAP Functional Engineer – FICO/PS supports the configuration, maintenance, and enhancement of SAP Finance (FI), Controlling (CO), and Project Systems (PS) modules to meet business needs in a high-volume lithium-ion battery manufacturing environment. This role works closely with business stakeholders and IT teams to analyze requirements, support system performance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The engineer participates in SAP implementation projects, assists in testing activities, and helps ensure process alignment across integrated modules. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with SAP ECC or S/4HANA and a strong understanding of financial and project-related business processes.

Essential Duties:

SAP System Configuration & Support:

• Configure and maintain SAP FICO and PS modules in accordance with business requirements
• Support ongoing maintenance, enhancements, and troubleshooting activities
• Perform basic system testing and support integration testing with other functional areas
• Assist with system performance tuning and support package application as needed

Business Requirements & Process Analysis

• Work with business users to gather and document requirements related to financial accounting, controlling, and project systems
• Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for system improvement and automation
• Translate business needs into SAP functional specifications

Project & Change Management Support

• Participate in small- to medium-scale SAP enhancement projects, system upgrades, and rollouts
• Support functional testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and deployment activities
• Provide input into change requests, configuration documentation, and functional design documents

End-User Support & Training

• Provide day-to-day support to end users and assist in resolving functional issues
• Help create and maintain user documentation, training materials, and process guides
• Deliver training or demonstrations on new functionality or system changes

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with other SAP functional teams (e.g., (PTP, SCM, OTC, Plant Maintenance, Logistics)) to support end-to-end business process integration
• Collaborate with SAP developers (ABAP) to support custom development and enhancements
• Coordinate with business process owners and IT infrastructure teams as needed

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for our employees’ protection, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.

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.

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred:

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in computer science, technology, information systems management, or a related field
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Technology, Business Data Management, Information Systems Management, or a related field

Essential Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience with SAP FICO and/or PS modules
• Understanding of core financial business processes (e.g., GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Cost Centers, Internal Orders, Project Accounting)
• Experience supporting or participating in at least one full SAP implementation or major upgrade
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA
• Familiarity with SAP Fiori applications or SAP Solution Manager
• Understanding of integration with other SAP modules (PTP, SCM, OTC, Plant Maintenance, Logistics)
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance reporting in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in manufacturing, engineering, or project-based industries
• 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)

Preferred Certification(s):

• SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP S/4HANA for Financial Accounting Associates (preferred)
• Additional SAP certifications in Controlling (CO) or Project Systems (PS)
• CAPM or PMP certification

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%

Required Lifting and Carrying: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)

For this position, the required frequency is:

• Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
• Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
• Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month
• Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment
• Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning
• Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging
• Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization
• Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more.

Where You'll Be:

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

Who We Are:

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.

This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our operations to De Soto, Kansas and build the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. We will provide 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.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

We Take Opportunity Seriously:

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy of North America.

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