Manager, Automation Engineering

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•$90,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves managing automation engineering initiatives, focusing on data analysis, process design, business acumen, communication, continuous improvement, engineering economics, automation system design and integration, talent management, project management, operational excellence, collaboration, mechatronics, and advanced analytics. The position may require working at various unanticipated Walmart locations across the U.S.

Requirements

Master's degree or the equivalent in Engineering or related field; OR Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in Engineering or related field plus 2 years of experience in engineering, supply chain, or related experience.
Experience with Creating process workflow diagrams (using Visio) and analyzing and updating SoWs to establish best associate practices.
Experience with Evaluating sensor specifications, functionality, operational and technical changes.
Experience with Analyzing and quantifying data using Microsoft Excel, providing visibility into cost distribution across various categories.
Experience with Designing network and system architecture for Automated Control Systems.
Experience with Resource tracking and billing, utilizing enterprise applications to manage resource utilization and agency invoicing.
Experience with Using project management tools such as Microsoft Planner and Gantt charts.
Experience with Licensing and working with Safety Instrumented System (SIS) components.
Experience with Designing electrical schematics for system cabinets, marshalling cabinets, and I/O cabinets using Adobe AutoCAD.
Experience with Designing SCADA and HMI interfaces to enhance operator usability.
Experience with Collaborating cross-functionally with multiple departments to ensure timely achievement of project deliverables and alignment with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

Leverages data analysis tools to explore moderately complex data, develops & tests hypotheses, uses data to influence strategic work, and builds/presents insights.
Identifies, implements, and drives technology change within scope of work.
Uses visualization tools to represent data & construct coherent stories to influence decisions.
Interprets information to quantify the anticipated outcome of supply chain decisions.
Describes the typical tasks associated w/using & managing suppliers; examines, interprets, and explains workflow materials and documentation; analyzes a process and associated business logic and offers recommendations based on analysis.
Supports development of business cases/recommendations; owns delivery of project activity/tasks; supports process updates/changes.
Presents to/influences team and business partners; utilizes relevant data & fact-based information to articulate results/provide recommendations.
Implements ideas for process improvement & identifies main processes; applies concept of continuous improvement to identify opportunities for greater efficiency.
Identifies major types of financial data utilized by the organization; explains how financial data is accessed and the types of information used in engineering; develops a business case.
Identifies areas for usage of automation machineries; assesses tasks for automation potential; obtains information about alternative automation solutions; assists w/analyzing space/cost requirements associated with machinery usage; identifies issues & provides resolutions to problems related to automation machineries.
Identifies common issues & considerations for bringing a new automation design to a facility; works w/teams to measure and manage project performance; documents implementation plans and estimates for projects; participates in development of technology interfaces and bridges; works w/ interfaces and integration and migration plans within assigned area; prepares integration tests; measures & compares results with established test criteria.
Identifies key roles/responsibilities in the group and the career ladder for assigned function.
Plans/estimates projects under guidance; produces project status reports; obtains information from stakeholders during project planning stage; assists in detailed project plans, including costs, schedules, and resource requirements; provides input for Gantt/PERT charts to track project progress/status; manages multiple projects with varying timelines simultaneously.
Explains operational functions/key functional roles of assigned department or unit; clarifies the role of each department or unit and its relevance to the enterprise strategy, describes the interdependence of support functions/line operating functions; identifies primary operational functions.
Analyzes stakeholder needs & partners w/stakeholders to share information.
Updates existing CAD drawings based on requirements; identifies functions/features of design/visualization system; navigates & troubleshoots control systems; identifies electrical design concepts and techniques used in supply chain; demonstrates knowledge of wiring schematics, ensuring they meet requirements and are compliant; describes common mechanical components of Distribution Center and Fulfillment Center equipment; names basic tools or technologies used in mechanical engineering.
Explains key concepts/features of data analysis methods; explores, compiles, and manipulates data using various tools; analyzes data & computes descriptive statistics that identify trends/outliers/correlations.