Walmart

Manager, Automation Engineering

Walmart$90K — $180K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering or related field, or Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in creating process workflow diagrams.
  • Proficiency in analyzing and quantifying data with Microsoft Excel.
  • Familiarity with designing network and system architecture for Automated Control Systems.
  • Experience with project management tools like Microsoft Planner and Gantt charts.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage data analysis tools for strategic insights and decision-making.
  • Interpret data to assess supply chain outcomes and recommend improvements.
  • Support project activities and business case development.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders and present data-driven recommendations.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) plan and stock purchase options.
  • Paid time off, including sick leave and parental leave.
  • Education assistance for company-paid college degrees.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Full Job Description
What you'll do...

Position: Manager, Automation Engineering

Job Location: 811 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716

Duties: Data and Digital Literacy: Leverages data analysis tools to explore moderately complex data, develops & tests hypotheses, uses data to influence strategic work, and builds/presents insights; identifies, implements, and drives technology change within scope of work; uses visualization tools to represent data & construct coherent stories to influence decisions. Process Flow Design: Interprets information to quantify the anticipated outcome of supply chain decisions. Describes the typical tasks associated w/using & managing suppliers; examines, interprets, and explains workflow materials and documentation; analyzes a process and associated business logic and offers recommendations based on analysis. Business Acumen: Supports development of business cases/recommendations; owns delivery of project activity/tasks; supports process updates/changes. Influential Communication: Presents to/influences team and business partners; utilizes relevant data & fact-based information to articulate results/provide recommendations. Continuous Improvement: Implements ideas for process improvement & identifies main processes; applies concept of continuous improvement to identify opportunities for greater efficiency. Engineering Economics: Identifies major types of financial data utilized by the organization; explains how financial data is accessed and the types of information used in engineering; develops a business case. Automation System Design: Identifies areas for usage of automation machineries; assesses tasks for automation potential; obtains information about alternative automation solutions; assists w/analyzing space/cost requirements associated with machinery usage; identifies issues & provides resolutions to problems related to automation machineries. Automation Integration: Identifies common issues & considerations for bringing a new automation design to a facility; works w/teams to measure and manage project performance; documents implementation plans and estimates for projects; participates in development of technology interfaces and bridges; works w/ interfaces and integration and migration plans within assigned area; prepares integration tests; measures & compares results with established test criteria. Talent Management: Identifies key roles/responsibilities in the group and the career ladder for assigned function. Project Management: Plans/estimates projects under guidance; produces project status reports; obtains information from stakeholders during project planning stage; assists in detailed project plans, including costs, schedules, and resource requirements; provides input for Gantt/PERT charts to track project progress/status; manages multiple projects with varying timelines simultaneously. Operational Excellence: Explains operational functions/key functional roles of assigned department or unit; clarifies the role of each department or unit and its relevance to the enterprise strategy, describes the interdependence of support functions/line operating functions; identifies primary operational functions. Partnership and Collaboration: Analyzes stakeholder needs & partners w/stakeholders to share information. Mechatronics: Updates existing CAD drawings based on requirements; identifies functions/features of design/visualization system; navigates & troubleshoots control systems; identifies electrical design concepts and techniques used in supply chain; demonstrates knowledge of wiring schematics, ensuring they meet requirements and are compliant; describes common mechanical components of Distribution Center and Fulfillment Center equipment; names basic tools or technologies used in mechanical engineering. Advanced Analytics: Explains key concepts/features of data analysis methods; explores, compiles, and manipulates data using various tools; analyzes data & computes descriptive statistics that identify trends/outliers/correlations. Position may work at various unanticipated Walmart locations throughout the U.S.

Minimum education and experience required: Master's degree or the equivalent in Engineering or related field; OR Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in Engineering or related field plus 2 years of experience in engineering, supply chain, or related experience.

Skills Required: Must have experience with: Creating process workflow diagrams (using Visio) and analyzing and updating SoWs to establish best associate practices; Evaluating sensor specifications, functionality, operational and technical changes; Analyzing and quantifying data using Microsoft Excel, providing visibility into cost distribution across various categories; Designing network and system architecture for Automated Control Systems; Resource tracking and billing, utilizing enterprise applications to manage resource utilization and agency invoicing; Using project management tools such as Microsoft Planner and Gantt charts; Licensing and working with Safety Instrumented System (SIS) components; Designing electrical schematics for system cabinets, marshalling cabinets, and I/O cabinets using Adobe AutoCAD; Designing SCADA and HMI interfaces to enhance operator usability; Collaborating cross-functionally with multiple departments to ensure timely achievement of project deliverables and alignment with organizational goals. Employer will accept any amount of experience with the required skills.

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - 180,000.00/year. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance incentives. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location) and Stock equity incentives

Benefits: At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, education assistance with 100% company paid college degrees, company discounts, military service pay, adoption expense reimbursement, and more.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.com

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