(USA) Automation Controls Engineer II

Walmart•McCordsville, IN

20h•$104,000 - $156,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position maintains automated control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, sensors, VFDs, and industrial networking platforms, across assigned facilities. The role involves troubleshooting operational issues by interpreting electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and instrumentation documentation. The engineer will respond to system events with urgency, providing on-site and remote support during downtimes to restore system functionality. They will lead or support maintenance teams during equipment failures by guiding troubleshooting steps and root cause analysis. Communication with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Safety partners is key for real-time status updates during recovery events. The role also includes implementing corrective actions, verifying system stability, and programming/modifying control logic across PLC, HMI, and industrial PC platforms. Analysis of control system performance, utilization, and capacity to identify optimization opportunities is expected. Support for improvements to control system architecture, change management routines, and integration of new automation technologies is also part of the responsibilities. Process improvement initiatives will be executed by reviewing system data, downtime trends, case-flow anomalies, and equipment performance. Completing CMMS work orders, logs, and digital documentation accurately is required. The engineer will develop training materials and support technical upskilling of maintenance associates. This role requires demonstrating up-to-date expertise and applying it to action plans, providing expert advice, and aligning efforts to meet business needs. Building relationships and partnerships with stakeholders, identifying business needs, and implementing necessary processes are crucial. The role models compliance with company policies and procedures, supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity, and demonstrates how to apply these in executing business processes. Respecting the individual by embracing differences, creating a workplace of belonging, and helping associates thrive is essential. Working as a team, building trusting relationships, and communicating effectively to motivate and influence are key. Strengthening the team by helping, developing, and mentoring others, and recognizing contributions is expected. Acting with integrity by maintaining high standards of ethics and compliance, modeling Walmart values, and holding oneself and others accountable is paramount. Acting in a selfless, humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent manner is required. Serving customers and members by delivering results with a customer-first approach is essential. Making decisions based on reliable information, balancing priorities, and considering the impact of one's work on the team and stakeholders is expected. Striving for excellence by displaying curiosity, taking calculated risks, and demonstrating courage and resilience is important. Driving continuous improvements, being open to new technologies and skills, and supporting others through change are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

Technical school diploma or equivalent and 1 year’s experience in controls or related area.
3 years’ experience in controls or related area, including PLC or robotics programming experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, or related area
Experience supporting multi-facility operations.
Experience with large-scale automation systems or industrial networks.
Professional certification in controls, PLCs, or related area.

Responsibilities

Maintains automated control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, sensors, VFDs, and industrial networking platforms, across assigned facilities.
Troubleshoots operational issues by interpreting electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and instrumentation documentation.
Responds to system events with a sense of urgency, providing on-site and remote support during downtimes to restore system functionality.
Leads or supports maintenance teams during equipment failures by guiding troubleshooting steps and root cause analysis processes.
Coordinates communication with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Safety partners to deliver real-time status updates during recovery events.
Implements corrective actions and verifies system stability following incident resolution.
Programs and modifies control logic across PLC, HMI, and industrial PC platforms to support system performance, equipment upgrades, and functional changes.
Analyzes controls system performance, utilization, and capacity to identify opportunities for optimization.
Supports improvements to control system architecture, change management routines, and the integration of new automation technologies.
Executes process improvement initiatives by reviewing system data, downtime trends, case-flow anomalies, and equipment performance.
Completes CMMS work orders, logs, and digital documentation while ensuring accuracy and traceability.
Develops training materials and supports technical upskilling of maintenance associates based on network-level trends.
Demonstrates up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; and building commitment for perspectives and rationales.
Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities.
Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans; using the Open Door Policy; and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices.
Embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported and connected through a culture of belonging; creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform; helps to attract the best talent.
Works as a team; builds strong and trusting relationships; communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
Strengthens the team by helping, developing and mentoring others; recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments.
Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance, models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us.
Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
Delivers results while putting the customer first.
Makes decisions based reliable information; balances short- and long-term priorities; and considers how own work impacts the team’s ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders.
Displays curiosity and a desire to learn; takes calculated risks; and demonstrates courage and resilience.
Drives continuous improvements; is open to and uses new technologies and skills; and supports others through change.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart through the Live Better U program.