Manager, Automation Engineering

Walmart•Mankato, MN

4d•$90,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a highly organized, execution-driven Manager, Automation Engineering to lead the implementation and launch of a large-scale automated warehouse facility for Walmart. This is an on-site engineering role focused on ownership, execution, and technical project management within a highly automated warehouse and industrial environment. This individual will fully own the implementation of their assigned site, serving as the primary engineering lead responsible for driving execution, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring operational readiness through launch. While this is not a construction management role, the position partners heavily with construction teams, operations partners, Global Tech, automation vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders throughout the site lifecycle. Success in this role requires strong coordination, communication, organization, and follow-through across multiple teams working in parallel. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, thrives in fast-paced execution environments, and can quickly learn and understand building systems, automation technologies, operational workflows, and engineering designs. This person must be capable of keeping projects on track, maintaining budget alignment, driving accountability, and ensuring a high level of execution quality. We are looking for someone with a strong bias for action, curiosity, and excitement for automation and innovation at scale. This role is for someone who enjoys solving problems, building relationships, and working hands-on in an evolving operational environment where teamwork and ownership matter. This is not a remote role. The position is embedded on-site at the assigned facility, and during the launch phase, your office may be located in a job trailer while the site is under development. If you like the idea of wearing a hard hat, safety shoes, and a safety vest to work while helping launch next-generation automated facilities, this is the role for you.

Requirements

Experience in engineering, technical project management, automation engineering, industrial engineering, operations engineering, or related operational environments
Strong project planning, coordination, and execution skills
Demonstrated ability to own and deliver complex projects while maintaining timelines, budgets, and quality expectations
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive execution in fast-paced industrial environments
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across operations teams, construction partners, vendors, contractors, Global Tech, and internal stakeholders
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and technical documentation
Learning agility and the ability to quickly understand automation systems, warehouse operations, and operational workflows
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Self-starter mentality with a strong bias for action and ownership
Curiosity and excitement for automation, innovation, and delivering operational capabilities at scale for Walmart
Positive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively in highly collaborative environments
Comfortable working on-site in active industrial and warehouse environments during facility startup and launch activities
Willingness to work on-site at the assigned facility with approximately 10% travel
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and 2 years’ experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area.
4 years’ experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification preferred
Experience supporting automated warehouse, industrial, manufacturing, or logistics facilities
Exposure to automation systems, material handling equipment, or warehouse operations
Experience supporting large-scale facility launches or startup operations
Familiarity with project management tools, CAD drawings, and engineering coordination processes
Experience working in highly collaborative, execution-focused environments
Masters: Computer Engineering

Responsibilities

Own site implementation and launch execution
Serve as the on-site engineering lead responsible for coordinating and driving the successful implementation and launch of an automated warehouse facility.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality
Maintain alignment across timelines, budgets, milestones, and execution quality to support successful site delivery and operational readiness.
Partner across multiple teams
Work closely with Operations, construction partners, Global Tech, automation vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to coordinate execution activities and resolve issues quickly.
Review and understand technical documentation
Read and interpret engineering drawings, layouts, specifications, and technical documentation to support implementation, issue resolution, and operational readiness activities.
Learn and support automation systems
Develop a strong understanding of automation systems, warehouse operations, building systems, and site workflows to support successful startup and launch execution.
Drive proactive execution
Operate with a strong bias for action by identifying risks, solving problems quickly, escalating issues when needed, and driving accountability across stakeholders.
Ensure execution excellence
Maintain a high standard of quality and attention to detail across implementation activities, startup readiness, punch-list tracking, and operational transition efforts.
Communicate clearly and effectively
Provide consistent project updates, coordinate across teams, and maintain alignment with stakeholders throughout all phases of implementation and launch.

Benefits

competitive pay
performance-based bonus awards
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 and 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
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.