External Title Installation Quality Control Specialist I

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation; Bolingbrook, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation seeks an Installation Quality Control Specialist I to support automated material handling projects on-site in Illinois. You will audit installation progress, inspect electrical/mechanical work, and assist with turnover documentation. The role requires flexibility for long shifts on site.

Travel up to 90% and close coordination with the project team are essential as you ensure systems meet engineering specs and are ready for customer handover.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–5 years of material handling industry experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Allen-Bradley controls/controllers.
• Basic working knowledge of CAD drawings or electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with industrial automation principles and safe work practices (Lockout-Tagout, OSHA 10).
• Good communication and documentation skills required.
• Willingness to travel on-site up to 90%.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines while working with a team.

Responsibilities

• Audit activities and develop punch lists for electrical/mechanical contractors during installation and turnover.
• Inspect electrical/mechanical installation for completeness and operability per engineering plans.
• Execute on-site checkout and testing after controls implementation for turnover to customer.
• Prepare and distribute daily site reports and project documentation.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the internal project team during commissioning.
• Inspect and test PLC implementations to ensure project scope compliance.
• Travel may be required on short notice to meet schedule resources.
• Travel up to 90%.

Skills

Problem solving

Written and oral communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Self-motivated

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD drawings

Allen-Bradley controls

MS Teams

Word/Excel/Email/Video Conferencing

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