If you are a Quality Specialist looking for an exciting role working with industry leaders, look no further! Black Box is hiring a Data Center Quality Specialist as part of our strategic growth initiative to work with our customer, Meta - the largest social media giant in the world. In addition to our comprehensive total rewards package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with Company match, life/accident insurance, HSA, tuition reimbursement and more), we are offering relocation, temporary living and/or commuter assistance and/or a sign-on bonus for this position. The Quality Specialist plays an important role in Black Box's data center deployment program by monitoring all phases of the project to ensure that all external and internal requirements are met before the product reaches our customer. The goal of this position is to assure the high quality of our operations and services leading to the long-term success of our business. Location: DeKalb, IL Website: www.blackbox.com Essential Functions are: Assists with the development of the overall quality plan to support the data center rollout, including quality around technical delivery, logistics and inventory controls Prepare Quality Assurance (QA) scheduled reports (e.g. defects, installation deficiencies, and project level QA measurements) Participate in daily pre-task planning meetings for sign-off and engagement of QA/QC activities Provide regular feedback to the technical team on all quality observations and recommendations for improvement Provide approval and verification on all inspection and test plans for all work performed by technicians Identifies, records, documents and tracks deficiencies and corrective actions Facilitates communications with internal and external teams to identify system requirements, failures, and process improvements Tracks quality assurance metrics, such as defects, marginal results, and project specific KPI's Stays up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies and trains installers as necessary Conducts periodic training needs assessment and develop a trade related curriculum based on identified skill/ knowledge gap Conduct hands-on field training related to structured cabling best practices and testing Provides second layer of support to Logitech on receipt of materials Responsible for the fabrication of First-Of-Kind [FOK] and oversee and document all First-of Kind [FOK] for any new task not previously performed Perform frequent inspections, (Work in Progress [WIP], First-Of-Kind [FOK], ENS Ready, Punchlist) Management of BIM 360 Field Management, (Checklists/ Issues) Review and maintain testing results, documentation and Linkware Live Education/Experience Requirements: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience Knowledge of Project/Construction QA, testing and installation methodologies, tools, and processes Certifications in QC is a strong advantage and RCDD/DCDC preferred Knowledge of TIA and NEC Standards, of BICSI and data center installation standards and BIM 360 and Linkware Live Work experience in infrastructure deployment and quality assurance Experience working in a hyper-scale data center build and fiber and copper performance testing is a plus #LI-JM1 What's in it for You? Joining Black Box means you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting, highly visible projects with our customers. You'll get to know large and small organizations across the world and work to deliver best in class IT solutions. You'll be rewarded with a variety of experiences, development opportunities and exposure to some of the world's most admired companies. In addition to these rewarding experiences, you'll have access to our comprehensive Total Rewards Program. Our program continues to evolve to meet the needs of our dynamic workforce by providing a variety of benefits which are applicable and competitive for each country & region. About Black Box Black Box is the trusted global solutions integrator and digital technology partner. With nearly 45 ears of experience connecting people and devices, we are an organization of top technical professionals dedicated to delivering solutions and services that help organizations design, build, manage, and secure their communications and IT infrastructure and networks. Technologies include 5G/OnGo, connected buildings, digital workplace, multisite deployments, data centers, and IoT. We also design and manufacture award-winning products for Pro AV, KVM, cabling, and networking known for their advanced functionality, flawless performance, outstanding reliability and fail-safe security. We deliver high-value technology services and products through our values, such as innovation, ownership, transparency, respect and open-mindedness combined with our global presence and 2,500+ team members in 24 countries and growing. Black Box is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AGC Networks. Black Box is an equal opportunity employer. Black Box does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status, and endorses those policies and practices which seek to recruit, hire, train and promote the most qualified persons into available jobs. This employer is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with Federal, State and Local laws, this organization does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected status, and endorses those policies and practices which seek to recruit, hire, train and promote the most qualified persons into available jobs.