Walmart

Director, Automation Engineering

Walmart • $130K — $260K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in automation engineering within supply chain environments.
  • Strong proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and manage risks.
  • Expertise in process improvement methodologies.
  • Solid business acumen with experience in strategic roadmaps and financial analyses.
  • Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
  • Knowledge of mechatronics and programmable logic controllers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead continuous improvement of advanced automation systems.
  • Utilize data analysis to develop strategic insights.
  • Manage cross-functional teams and projects for timely delivery.
  • Conduct cost-benefit analyses for operational decisions.
  • Develop strategic roadmaps for automation engineering.
  • Identify risks and create contingency plans for projects.
  • Monitor project performance to enhance value creation.

Benefits

  • Annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
  • Possible stock options for certain positions.
Full Job Description
  • Lead the continuous improvement of advanced automation systems to optimize supply chain processes.
  • Utilize data analysis and visualization tools to develop insights that influence strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement.
  • Manage cross-functional teams and projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timely delivery of automation initiatives.
  • Conduct cost-benefit analyses and oversee financial evaluations to ensure return on investment and operational excellence.
  • Develop and communicate strategic roadmaps for automation engineering, fostering collaboration across departments and external partners.
  • Identify risks, create contingency plans, and monitor project performance to achieve value creation and process enhancements.


What you'll bring:
  • Extensive experience in automation engineering, including system design, integration, and implementation within supply chain environments.
  • Strong proficiency in data analysis and visualization to develop insights that influence strategic decisions.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects, manage risks, and deliver measurable business value.
  • Expertise in process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize workflows.
  • Solid business acumen with experience building strategic roadmaps and conducting financial analyses for automation initiatives.
  • Effective communication and influencing skills to collaborate across functions and drive technology adoption.
  • Knowledge of mechatronics and programmable logic controllers to support advanced automation solutions.


The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock

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Size
2,300 employees
Market Cap
$387 billion
Industry
Net Income
$13.5 billion
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$559.1 billion
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