(USA) Manager, Automation Engineering

Wal-Mart•Bentonville, AR

37d•$90,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Automation Engineering supports drone site launch and post launch deployment work. The role focuses on building automated workflows, improving engineering reliability, and reducing manual effort across launch readiness, vendor integration, and field issue resolution. The position works with Launch Operations, Product, Realty, Construction, and vendor engineering teams to strengthen quality, speed, and consistency across all launch steps. You will join a team focused on field execution, site integration, and continuous improvement. The team values direct communication, accountability, and operational clarity across functions. This is an onsite role based at our Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas. A full relocation package is available. Remote applicants will not be considered. What You Will Do…

Requirements

Experience leading automation, systems engineering, or operations engineering work in field-oriented environments
Experience improving or automating recurring workflows for installation, system checks, or field readiness
Skill with data analysis tools needed to explore field metrics and workflow performance
Ability to build clear workflow maps and translate operational steps into technical requirements
Knowledge of system integration methods for hardware, software, and vendor platforms
Experience directing engineering fixes tied to installation quality, functionality, and equipment standards
Strong communication that supports field teams, cross functional partners, and vendor engineering groups
Skill in project management needed to drive technical work across many stores and teams
Focus on continuous improvement, issue prevention, and operational stability
Ability to guide teams through structured problem solving and documentation steps
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and 2 years' experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area.
Option 2: 4 years' experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area.

Nice To Haves

Masters: Computer Engineering

Responsibilities

Lead automation engineering efforts that strengthen launch readiness and post launch deployment
Build tools and workflows that reduce manual checks across construction, installation, and vendor testing
Translate launch playbooks and field processes into automated checklists, scripts, and system logic
Partner with Launch Operations to verify functionality, equipment quality, and completion of all readiness steps
Map current vendor, networking, and construction workflows, then design technical solutions that remove delays
Develop dashboards that track issues, incidents, and post launch enhancements
Work with vendors to improve system integration, consistency, and operational acceptance
Support field teams with structured processes for issue logging, root cause review, and resolution
Identify layout, equipment, and process gaps and propose engineering fixes
Drive continuous improvement projects that increase speed to launch and post launch stability

Benefits

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment.
It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates.
Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.