Manager, Automation Engineering

Wal-Mart Stores East•Midway, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Engineering Manager will lead the end-to-end integration and launch of the automation system in Midway, TN, driving execution from design alignment through installation, testing, and final acceptance. The automation engineering manager is responsible for translating design intent into fully operational systems by coordinating equipment implementation, validating end-to-end performance, and ensuring readiness for operations handoff. Automation engineer managers partner closely with design, construction, and product teams to influence design enhancements, support change requests, and optimize system performance at site level—focusing on throughput, reliability, and scalability during commissioning and ramp. They also own key elements of project execution, including schedule alignment, budget tracking, and cost management of materials, scope changes, and site-specific risks to ensure successful delivery of large-scale automation deployments. This role leverages data, testing results, and field learnings to drive continuous improvement across sites, including system tuning, defect management, and performance optimization during ramp and post-go-live. The manager ensures coordination across stakeholders—vendor, construction, operations, maintenance, and supply chain leadership—to maintain alignment on priorities, milestones, and issue resolution. Our team leads large-scale automation deployments across Walmart’s supply chain, focused on transforming distribution center operations through advanced technologies. We leverage data and analytics to drive operational efficiency, improve system performance, and enable continuous improvement. From design through implementation, we manage end-to-end integration of automation systems, ensuring seamless execution across highly complex environments. We partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions, optimize processes, and support Walmart’s long-term automation strategy. This role is based in Midway, TN, and requires up to 25% travel to support site deployments and supplier coordination.

Requirements

Experience in automation engineering and system integration within supply chain or industrial environments
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Demonstrated project management experience delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives
Business acumen, including experience with cost analysis, investment justification, and vendor management
Effective communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and align cross-functional teams
Knowledge of operational excellence, engineering economics, and continuous improvement principles
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.

Nice To Haves

Masters: Computer Engineering

Responsibilities

Lead the integration and implementation of automation systems to improve distribution center performance
Analyze complex operational and system data to inform decision-making and drive performance improvements
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and resources to ensure successful delivery of automation initiatives
Partner with engineering, construction, operations, and vendor teams to resolve technical challenges and drive execution
Identify and implement process improvements using Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies
Build business cases and cost analyses to support automation investments and strategic initiatives
Oversee system testing, validation, and documentation to ensure solutions meet quality and performance standards