Summer 2027 Intern: Automation Engineer
About The Position
The Automation Engineer Intern works in Walmart Supply Chain Automation (SCA), a team focused on automating facilities and improving efficiency across the supply chain. Interns are assigned to one of four segments: Ambient, Grocery, Fulfillment, or Transportation. The role may be based in a corporate Home Office or a field Distribution/Fulfillment Center, with placement depending on the assigned role and business need. During the 11-week summer internship, the intern completes an individual project and works with teams on engineered automation solutions. Responsibilities include researching technologies and industry partners, identifying supply chain opportunities, collaborating across functions, managing vendor and technology portfolios through the product lifecycle, and developing business cases and communications for leadership. The program also offers leadership access, speaker sessions, community outreach, networking, learning and development, business deep dives, and compensation and housing assistance. Applicants must currently be enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program and have an expected graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028. Desired majors include Industrial and Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Supply Chain Engineering, and other relevant majors.
Requirements
- Must currently be enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant major such as Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or Supply Chain Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and improve engineered solutions.
- Use an innovative and analytical mindset to transform processes.
- Conduct industry research to identify new technology and industry partners.
- Identify short-term and long-term opportunities within Walmart’s End-to-End Supply Chain.
- Work with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, propose solutions, design systems, and demonstrate financial impact.
- Manage vendor relationships and technology portfolios throughout the product lifecycle, including research and development, proof-of-concept testing, full-scale deployment, maintenance, and KPI tracking.
- Contribute to team strategy by developing business cases, writing white papers, and communicating findings to leadership.
Benefits
- Compensation and housing assistance.
- Learning and development opportunities targeting hard and soft skills.
- Networking and social events.
- Community outreach events.
- Direct access to leadership across the enterprise.
- Executive-led speaker sessions with Q&A.
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Career Level
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