Senior Systems Standards Architect - Material Handling

Daifuku Intralogistics America; Eastmont (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision plan

401k with match

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America is seeking a Principal Systems Standards Engineer to lead the development and governance of engineering standards across material handling projects. You will set reference architectures, design guides, and reusable frameworks while guiding teams to maintain consistency and quality.

You will mentor engineers, evaluate emerging technologies, and ensure compliance with industry specs, codes, and customer requirements as part of a scalable, enterprise-wide standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in material handling automation or intralogistics.
• 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 and engineering best practices.
• Create engineering design guides and reusable solution frameworks.
• Review complex designs and provide guidance to meet standards and customer needs.
• Evaluate deviations from standards and assess risks.
• Lead reviews and drive standardization initiatives.

Skills

Material handling

System architecture

Standards governance

WMS/WCS/WES

Technical leadership

Risk assessment

Mentoring

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America is seeking a Principal Systems Standards Engineer to lead the development and governance of engineering standards across material handling projects. You will set reference architectures, design guides, and reusable frameworks while guiding teams to maintain consistency and quality.

You will mentor engineers, evaluate emerging technologies, and ensure compliance with industry specs, codes, and customer requirements as part of a scalable, enterprise-wide standards