Manager, Automation Engineering

Walmart • Litchfield Park, AZ

7d • $90,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a Manager, Automation Engineer to help deliver next-generation automation programs across Walmart Supply Chain Fulfillment. In this role, you’ll help manage multiple workstreams as projects move from concept through implementation and scale-up in next-gen fulfillment center builds.

Requirements

• Strong engineering fundamentals across mechanical, electrical, and software concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects with guidance; comfort producing project plans, estimates, and standard status reports.
• Working knowledge of logistics and supply chain processes (inbound/outbound) and how automation impacts operations.
• Strong influential communication skills: can organize thoughts, present clearly, and use data/facts to support recommendations.
• Demonstrated coachability—open to feedback, eager to learn, and able to close skill gaps with support.
• 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

• Exposure to controls systems, wiring schematics, or troubleshooting automation equipment.
• Experience updating or interpreting CAD drawings.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and basic analytics (trends, outliers, correlations).
• Experience supporting vendor coordination, implementation documentation, or integration testing.

Responsibilities

• Own project execution for assigned automation initiatives, including planning, tracking, and status reporting across multiple timelines.
• Serve as a key point of contact for implementation and design workstreams, coordinating with internal technology partners and operations.
• Support automation system design by assessing tasks for automation potential, evaluating solution options, and helping analyze space/cost requirements.
• Support automation integration by documenting implementation plans, preparing integration tests, and measuring results against test criteria.
• Partner with vendors: support budgetary responsibilities, assist with purchase order (PO) needs, coordinate deliverables, and participate in system sign-offs.
• Apply process flow design methods to analyze workflows, interpret logistics processes (inbound/outbound), and recommend improvements.
• Use data and digital literacy skills to explore moderately complex data, develop/test hypotheses, and present insights that influence decisions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen concepts to identify efficiency opportunities.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees