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Walmart

Senior Manager, Automation Engineering

Walmart

. Lead the design, integration, and optimization of automation systems .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in automation system design, integration, and optimization, with a strong focus on data analysis and project management. Capable of driving continuous improvement and financial evaluations to ensure successful automation initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Automation System DesignData AnalysisProject ManagementProcess ImprovementSCADA Systems Knowledge

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Hard Skills
Automation System IntegrationControl System DevelopmentStatistical MethodsFinancial AnalysisWorkflow Analysis
Soft Skills
Cross-Functional CollaborationRisk AssessmentContingency Planning
Tools & Technologies
Data Visualization ToolsSCADA Systems
Industry Keywords
EngineeringSupply ChainOperational ExcellenceContinuous Improvement MethodologiesMechatronics Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the design, integration, and optimization of automation systems
  • Partner with internal and external software teams to deliver required functionality on time
  • Use data analysis and visualization tools to develop insights for strategic decisions
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to identify automation opportunities and resolve technical challenges
  • Manage project timelines, risks, and resources for automation initiatives
  • Drive continuous improvement by analyzing workflows and recommending enhancements
  • Oversee financial evaluations to ensure automation projects meet return-on-investment targets
  • Oversee automation projects, ensure compliance with standards, and foster collaboration
  • Develop new capabilities within Walmart’s Ambient Automation program for less-than-case pack processes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and 2 years’ experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area; or 4 years’ experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area
  • Extensive experience in automation system design, integration, and control system development within complex operational environments
  • Proficiency in data analysis, statistical methods, and visualization tools
  • Strong project management skills, including risk assessment, contingency planning, and cross-functional collaboration
  • Expertise in process improvement, operational excellence, and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
  • Knowledge of mechatronics principles relevant to supply chain automation
  • Ability to develop business cases and perform financial analyses to evaluate automation investments and returns

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-based bonus awards
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k)
  • Stock purchase
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • PTO, including sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • Family care leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Jury duty leave
  • Voting leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Company discounts
  • Military Leave Pay
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
  • PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
  • Walmart-paid education benefits through Live Better U, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs
  • English Language Learning and short-form certificate programs
  • Additional stock compensation for certain positions