(USA) Manager, Automation Engineering
About The Position
The Manager, Automation Engineering leads implementation and launch of a large-scale automated Walmart warehouse. This on-site engineering role owns site execution, technical project management, stakeholder coordination, budget alignment, accountability, and operational readiness. The role partners with construction, operations, Global Tech, automation vendors, contractors, and other cross-functional teams to deliver complex automated systems safely, on schedule, and with high quality. The position involves managing project scope, schedule, budget, milestones, risks, and quality standards; interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation; and building expertise in automation, warehouse, and building systems. The manager drives problem-solving, execution accountability, communication, and operational readiness in an active industrial environment. Approximately 10% travel is required.
Requirements
- Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and 2 years of experience in engineering, supply chain, or a related area.
- Option 2: 4 years of experience in engineering, supply chain, or a related area.
- Experience in engineering, technical project management, automation, industrial, operations, or related environments.
- Strong project planning, coordination, and execution skills, including the ability to manage scope, timelines, budgets, and quality.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Curiosity and ability to learn automation, innovation, and operations at scale.
- Self-starter with a strong bias for action, ownership, and accountability.
- Team-oriented and comfortable working on-site in active industrial environments.
- Willingness to travel approximately 10%.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Computer Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Lead on-site engineering execution for automated warehouse delivery and operational readiness.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, milestones, risks, execution standards, and quality.
- Coordinate with Operations, construction, Global Tech, vendors, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve issues.
- Review and interpret drawings, layouts, specifications, and other engineering documents.
- Build expertise in automation, warehouse, and building systems.
- Identify risks, solve problems, maintain accountability, and ensure quality.
- Provide updates and maintain alignment throughout implementation and launch.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off, 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
- Live Better U education benefit program for eligible full-time and part-time associates, with tuition, books, and fees paid
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
