Walmart

(USA) Senior Manager, Automation Engineering

Walmart$110K — $220K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 4 years of experience in Engineering, supply chain, or related area; or 6 years of relevant experience without a degree.
  • Proven expertise in automation system design and troubleshooting.
  • Strong data analysis and visualization skills.
  • Project management experience with risk assessment and stakeholder communication.
  • Working knowledge of complex automated systems.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and implementation of automation systems to boost efficiency.
  • Utilize data analysis tools to influence strategic decisions and continuous improvement.
  • Manage cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment and timely delivery.
  • Collaborate across teams to integrate new technologies and solve technical issues.
  • Maintain documentation for processes, project plans, and metrics.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders effectively.
  • Identify process improvements and support standard operating procedures.
  • Build business cases for capital investments balancing cost, scalability, and operational impact.

Benefits

  • Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) plan and stock purchase options.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation, sick leave, and more.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Company discounts and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement.
  • Live Better U education benefit for tuition and learning programs.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Role summary:

Help design the future of Walmart's first mile network. In this role, you'll lead high-impact automation and process design solutions that create capacity and improve flow. The role offers end-to-end ownership, from design through project approval, with direct impact on how operations scale.
This is a high-impact, high-visibility individual contributor role based in Bentonville, AR, ideal for an experienced automation engineer who has led large capital projects and can translate business needs into operational solutions. You'll work across internal partners and vendors to deliver scalable solutions that increase capacity, improve transportation density, and support better network service.
About the team:

This team leads Ambient First Mile design and strategy, focusing on scaling capacity, optimizing costs, and enhancing availability to improve service across the network. They leverage data analysis, automation, and process improvement to drive operational excellence. Collaborating across functions, the team implements innovative solutions that support supply chain efficiency goals. Their work ensures seamless integration of automation technologies and continuous improvement of workflows, contributing to Walmart's commitment to delivering value and reliable service throughout the network.
What you'll do:
  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of automation systems to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Utilize data analysis tools to generate insights, influence strategic decisions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timely delivery.
  • Collaborate with teams to integrate new automation technologies and resolve related technical challenges.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for automation processes, project plans, and performance metrics.
  • Communicate complex technical information clearly to stakeholders and influence actionable outcomes.
  • Promote operational excellence by identifying process improvements and supporting standard operating procedures.
  • Build strong business cases for capital investments by balancing cost, scalability, service, speed to deploy, and operational impact.

What you'll bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, such as industrial, mechanical, or a related field.
  • Proven expertise in automation system design, integration, and troubleshooting within complex operational environments.
  • Strong data analysis skills with the ability to develop insights and influence strategic decisions using visualization tools.
  • Demonstrated project management experience, including risk identification, contingency planning, and stakeholder communication.
  • Working knowledge of complex automated systems, including how mechanical equipment, controls, software, and operations come together in end-to-end solution design.
  • Experience in developing business cases and evaluating financial impacts to ensure return on investment.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to influence cross-functionally and build partnerships.
  • Detail orientation, strategic thinking, and a results-driven mindset.


At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus 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, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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.

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock








Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and 4 years' experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area. Option 2: 6
years' experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area.
2 years' supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Masters: Computer Engineering

Primary Location...

805 Respect, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

About Walmart

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