External Title Installation Quality Control Specialist I

Daifuku North America; Bolingbrook, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation in Illinois is seeking an Installation Quality Control Specialist I to provide expertise during planning, installation, and testing of automated material handling projects.

The role audits on-site activities, inspects electrical/mechanical work, and conducts checkout and testing after controls implementation to ensure full functionality and adherence to engineering specs. Will travel up to 90% and work long shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1-5 years of material handling/warehouse automation experience is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Allen-Bradley controls is helpful.
• Familiarity with CAD drawings and electrical schematics a plus.
• Ability to follow safety practices including LOTO and OSHA 10.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Audits activities and develops punch lists for electrical/mechanical contractors during installation and closeout.
• Inspects electrical/mechanical installation to ensure equipment aligns with engineering plans.
• Executes on-site checkout and testing after controls implementation to verify functionality.
• Prepares and distributes daily site reports and documentation during execution.
• Maintains communication with the internal project team during commissioning.
• Inspects and tests PLC implementations to ensure project scope compliance.
• Willingness to travel on short notice up to 90% and work long shifts on construction sites.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Allen-Bradley controls

CAD drawings

Electrical schematics

MS Teams

Excel

Job description

Overview

About Us

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is a leading provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions to meet client needs. These include leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice- and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, a suite of warehouse controls & execution software, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), mezzanines, and structures, all backed by critical round-the-clock service and support.

If you want to join a team of industry leading experts who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you!

Job Summary

An Installaation Quality Control Specialist I, provides expertise and develops solutions to electrical and mechanical technical problems during the planning, installation, and final testing phases of an automated material handling project.

Responsibilities

• Audits activities and develops punch lists of electrical/mechanical contractors during and at close out of installation; develops electrical/mechanical check lists for on-site installation progression and pre-volume testing phases

• Inspects electrical/mechanical installation to ensure that equipment and parts are complete and operational according to engineering plans

• Executes on-site checkout and testing after controls implementation in preparation for turnover to customer; ensures systems are fully functional and meet the description of operation

• Prepares and distributes daily site reports and other documentation during on site execution

• Ensures on-going communication with the internal project team throughout commissioning

• Inspects and tests implementation of Programmable Logic Controllers to ensure automated equipment meets project scope requirements

• Short notice travel may be required when schedule or resources are required

• Travels up to 90%

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 1-5 years of material handling industry experience, preferably with distribution centers and warehouse automation

• Mechanical & electrical maintenance and/or installation experience a plus

• Basic knowledge of Allen-Bradley controls/controllers

• Basic working knowledge of CAD drawings, electrical schematics, or other engineering diagrams

• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles of industrial automation

• Basic knowledge of safe industrial work practices including Lockout-Tagout and OSHA 10

• Basic problem solving skills

• Basic Computer Skills – MS Teams, Word, Excel, Email, and Video Conferencing,

• Basic administration skills (commissioning reports, timecards, and expense reports)

• Basic written and oral communication skills

• Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines

• Team-oriented and collaborative

• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills

• Self-motivated and detail oriented

• Ability to work long (12 hour) shifts on construction sites

Job Posting Min Salary

USD $80,000.00

Job Posting Max Salary

USD $90,000.00