IDCS Quality Control Technician

Job Summary

The IDCS Quality Control Technician performs detailed quality checks throughout the build process, ensuring configurations meet customer expectations by reviewing documentation and performing hardware inventory checks. This role involves capturing and documenting images for internal review, confirming cable labeling and routing standards, conducting power redundancy tests, and addressing any discrepancies to maintain high-quality standards.

Role Description

• Perform build specific quality checks throughout build process following the Internal Quality Control Checklist over the course of multiple quality checks
• Review customer Integration Documentation and decipher configuration specifics, such as rack elevation, port/slot layout and connectivity, confirming the devices and physical rack layout meet customer expectations
• Capture images and thoroughly document racks for internal review at multiple times during the build by following the IDCS process and a project specific photo template, ensuring all relevant information is visible in each photo and packet is complete and approved by management before rack ships to customer
• Review hardware inventory logs captured from all racked devices to confirm that all custom configuration specifics, such as BIOS checks, MAC captures, DHCP configuration, and array controller configuration settings meet customer expectations
• Confirm that every label on every cable matches the customer labeling configuration specifics, including font, spacing and naming conventions
• Confirm all cable routing is neat and follows customer standards and/or industry standards
• Document and fix any discrepancies, and/or relay them to the build team for remediation
• Perform power redundancy failover test
• Confirm that all data captured for purposes of asset inventory records, plus all required logical data is in the template and format that the customer requests

Behaviors and Competencies

• Detail Oriented: Can demonstrate an ability to follow instructions and complete tasks as assigned.
• Analytical Thinking: Can understand and interpret basic data or information.
• Technical Expertise: Can understand the basic concepts in a technical area and seeks guidance when applying them.
• Problem-Solving: Can demonstrate a willingness to address and resolve problems when they arise.
• Documentation: Can follow established templates and guidelines to produce clear and accurate documentation when assigned.
• Communication: Can communicate simple ideas and information clearly.
• Teamwork: Can understand the importance of teamwork and is developing the ability to contribute effectively to team efforts.
• Continuous Improvement: Can identify minor areas for improvement and implement minor changes.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Can demonstrate a willingness to identify and address simple technical problems when they occur.

Skill Level Requirements

• Ability to proofread, recognize and correct mistakes and communicate mistakes to the QC and Build teams - Basic
• Ability to operate a camera or smart phone for photo documentation - Basic
• Ability to crop and resize photos using basic photo editing tools - Basic
• Ability to address project issues and remain professional - Basic
• Ability to relay build details and progression with teammates - Basic
• Ability to work under pressure and meet build ship dates - Basic
• Ability to multi-task and balance priorities - Basic
• Ability to decipher integration documentation technical detail, including rack elevations, network and power cabling layouts - Basic
• Ability to comprehend Quality Control processes, including build checklists, as defined by the internal team - Basic
• Ability to interact with several teams, including data center build technicians, solution consultants and systems engineering - Basic
• Organizational skills - Basic

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Cursory knowledge of SharePoint and MS Teams - Basic
• IDCS Build Team or similar Datacenter experience - Basic

Other Requirements

• Experience with reviewing Quality Control processes or a related discipline preferred
• Knowledge of structured cabling and/or data center technician experience
• Understanding of how to review technical documentation, with the ability to transfer logical information to a physical build
• Proficient in MS Office products, Word, Excel, SharePoint and basic photo editing tools
• Extended hours are sometimes required to complete some special projects
• The hours for this position are 11AM-8PM as determined by management.