Installation Quality Control Specialist 1
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- One to five years of material handling industry experience is required, preferably with distribution centers and warehouse automation.
- Mechanical and electrical maintenance and/or installation experience is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of Allen-Bradley controls and controllers is required.
- Basic working knowledge of computer-aided design drawings, electrical schematics, or other engineering diagrams is required.
- Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles of industrial automation is required.
- Basic knowledge of safe industrial work practices, including Lockout-Tagout and Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10, is required.
- Basic problem-solving skills are required.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, email, and video conferencing, are required.
- Basic administration skills involving commissioning reports, timecards, and expense reports are required.
- Basic written and oral communication skills are required.
- The ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines is required.
- The ability to work long 12-hour shifts on construction sites is required.
- Audit electrical and mechanical contractor activities during installation and closeout, and develop punch lists.
- Develop electrical and mechanical checklists for on-site installation progression and pre-volume testing phases.
- Inspect electrical and mechanical installations to ensure equipment and parts are complete and operational according to engineering plans.
- Execute on-site checkout and testing after controls implementation in preparation for customer turnover.
- Ensure systems are fully functional and meet the description of operation.
- Prepare and distribute daily site reports and other documentation during on-site execution.
- Maintain ongoing communication with the internal project team throughout commissioning.
- Inspect and test programmable logic controller implementation to ensure automated equipment meets project scope requirements.
- Travel on short notice when required by project schedules or resource needs.
- Travel up to 90%.
- Material handling industry experience with distribution centers and warehouse automation is preferred.
- Mechanical and electrical maintenance and/or installation experience is a plus.
About the company
Daifuku is a global manufacturer and integrator of material handling systems for warehouses, factories, and distribution centers. It designs, builds, and installs end-to-end solutions that move, sort, store, and retrieve goods using conveyors, automated storage and retrieval systems, automated guided vehicles, and coordinating software. It differentiates itself through a long history, global footprint, and turnkey capabilities—from design to installation to after-sales support—tailored to the needs of large-scale logistics and manufacturing. Its goal is to improve supply chains by reducing labor, increasing throughput, and enhancing accuracy and reliability in material handling across diverse industries.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Osaka, Japan
Founded
1937
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 first-half orders rose 31.6% to ¥440.2 billion.
- Daifuku raised FY2026 sales guidance to ¥735 billion and net income to ¥86.5 billion.
- May 2026 announced ¥52 billion growth investment through 2029, targeting ¥1 trillion sales.
What critics are saying
- Amazon vendor losses triggered 434 U.S. layoffs and permanent contract cancellations in 2025.
- Eisenmann integration exposes Daifuku to automotive capex volatility and European execution risk through 2027.
- Another Amazon contract loss hollows Daifuku Services America and crushes U.S. margins.
What makes Daifuku unique
- Daifuku leads baggage handling, cleanroom, and warehouse automation across 24 countries.
- July 2026 Eisenmann adds European automotive painting and surface-treatment engineering.
- April 2026 Shiga factory expands semiconductor cleanroom production capacity 30%.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours