Principal Systems Standards Engineer – Material Handling

Daifuku Intralogistics America; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Vision/Dental/401k with match

Pet Insurance

FSA/HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America is seeking a Principal Systems Standards Engineer to set and govern the engineering framework for material handling systems. This senior role defines scalable design practices, mentors engineering teams, and guides adherence to industry standards across projects.

You will evaluate technologies, approve deviations, and drive continuous improvement in system architectures, ensuring repeatable, high-quality implementations aligned with strategic plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in material handling automation, intralogistics, warehouse automation, 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.
• Review complex system designs and provide technical guidance to ensure alignment with standards and objectives.
• Evaluate, approve, and document deviations from established engineering standards while assessing risks.
• Lead periodic reviews and continuous improvement of engineering standards.
• Drive standardization initiatives that improve engineering efficiency and project execution.
• Mentor Systems Engineers, Engineering teams, and Applications teams.
• Evaluate emerging automation technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Material handling automation

System architecture

Engineering standards governance

WMS/WCS/WES and controls

Technical leadership

Mentoring and coaching

Technology roadmaps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

CAD

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America is seeking a Principal Systems Standards Engineer to set and govern the engineering framework for material handling systems. This senior role defines scalable design practices, mentors engineering teams, and guides adherence to industry standards across projects.

You will evaluate technologies, approve deviations, and drive continuous improvement in system architectures, ensuring repeatable, high-quality implementations aligned with strategic plans.