Lead Systems Standards Architect

Daifuku Intralogistics America; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Vision/Dental/401k with match/P

Pet Insurance

FSA/HSA

Employee Assistance Program

EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America seeks a Principal Systems Standards Engineer to lead and govern material handling system design standards across projects. You will establish scalable design practices, mentor engineering teams, and drive continuous improvement of engineering standards.

You will evaluate emerging technologies, approve deviations, and ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications to support our technology roadmap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years in material handling automation, intralogistics, or related industries.
• Extensive experience designing and integrating complex material handling systems.
• CAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and govern company-wide standards for material handling system design.
• Establish standard system architectures, design methodologies, and engineering best practices.
• Create engineering design guides, reference architectures, and reusable solution frameworks.
• Define acceptable design practices and technical requirements for automation systems.
• Review complex system designs and provide technical guidance to ensure alignment with standards.

Skills

Materials handling automation

System architecture

Engineering standards

WMS/WCS/WES integration

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America seeks a Principal Systems Standards Engineer to lead and govern material handling system design standards across projects. You will establish scalable design practices, mentor engineering teams, and drive continuous improvement of engineering standards.

You will evaluate emerging technologies, approve deviations, and ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications to support our technology roadmap.