Senior Manager, Automation Engineering, Detailed Design

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

1d • $110,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Position Summary... Walmart is looking for a Sr. Manager, Automation Engineering, Detailed Design to lead high-impact retrofit initiatives across our automation network. This is a visible role for someone who can step into an active program, identify opportunities for improvement in existing automated environments, and turn those opportunities into practical engineering solutions that sites can implement successfully. In this role, you will take ownership from problem identification through execution. You’ll synthesize field feedback, evaluate design and operational constraints, develop retrofit solutions, and build implementation plans that move ideas into action. You’ll also help ensure projects stay on track by managing documentation, budgets, contracts, purchase orders, and stakeholder communication throughout the lifecycle. This is an especially strong fit for an engineering leader who enjoys solving real-world problems in operating facilities, influencing across teams, and driving measurable improvements in complex automation systems. The work is highly visible and reaches senior leadership, making this a strong opportunity to shape how Walmart continues to scale and improve its automation program. What you'll do... What You’ll Do Lead retrofit initiatives for existing automation systems, identifying improvement opportunities and translating them into practical, buildable engineering solutions. Partner with stakeholders across operations, engineering, vendors, and site teams to gather feedback, align on priorities, and define the right path forward. Develop implementation plans that clearly outline scope, sequencing, timing, resource needs, and execution risks. Drive projects from concept through completion, ensuring solutions are communicated clearly and implemented as intended in live operating environments. Evaluate automation layouts, equipment placement, interfaces, and real-world building constraints to ensure designs are operationally sound and scalable. Anticipate downstream issues early, solve problems before they impact execution, and make thoughtful tradeoff decisions when conditions change. Manage project timelines, budgets, contracts, and purchase orders with a high degree of organization and accountability. Maintain clear, thorough documentation so designs, decisions, progress updates, and implementation plans are easy for others to understand and act on. Create presentations and written materials that tell a clear story, support decision-making, and help leaders understand project status, risks, and recommendations. Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure retrofit solutions are delivered effectively across multiple sites. Use data, operational input, and engineering judgment to improve system performance, design quality, and long-term reliability across the automation network. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering. Experience in engineering, automation, retrofits, or project delivery within complex operating environments. Ability to identify problems in the field, synthesize stakeholder feedback, and develop effective engineering solutions that can be implemented in practice. Track record of leading cross-site improvement initiatives and managing work across concept development, planning, communication, and execution. Strong project leadership skills, including experience managing timelines, budgets, contracts, purchase orders, and program documentation. Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and create clear, compelling presentations for a range of audiences. Proven rigor in documentation, program tracking, and follow-through. Ability to balance technical design considerations with operational realities, business priorities, and real-world site constraints. Experience working with automation systems, facility design constraints, or retrofit programs is strongly preferred. Field experience is highly valued; internal candidates or those who have worked closely with live site operations will stand out. 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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ‎ Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and 4 years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area. Option 2: 6 years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area. 2 years’ supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Masters: Computer Engineering Primary Location... 805 Respect, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment. About Walmart: Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in engineering, automation, retrofits, or project delivery within complex operating environments.
• Ability to identify problems in the field, synthesize stakeholder feedback, and develop effective engineering solutions that can be implemented in practice.
• Track record of leading cross-site improvement initiatives and managing work across concept development, planning, communication, and execution.
• Strong project leadership skills, including experience managing timelines, budgets, contracts, purchase orders, and program documentation.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and create clear, compelling presentations for a range of audiences.
• Proven rigor in documentation, program tracking, and follow-through.
• Ability to balance technical design considerations with operational realities, business priorities, and real-world site constraints.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with automation systems, facility design constraints, or retrofit programs is strongly preferred.
• Field experience is highly valued; internal candidates or those who have worked closely with live site operations will stand out.
• Masters: Computer Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead retrofit initiatives for existing automation systems, identifying improvement opportunities and translating them into practical, buildable engineering solutions.
• Partner with stakeholders across operations, engineering, vendors, and site teams to gather feedback, align on priorities, and define the right path forward.
• Develop implementation plans that clearly outline scope, sequencing, timing, resource needs, and execution risks.
• Drive projects from concept through completion, ensuring solutions are communicated clearly and implemented as intended in live operating environments.
• Evaluate automation layouts, equipment placement, interfaces, and real-world building constraints to ensure designs are operationally sound and scalable.
• Anticipate downstream issues early, solve problems before they impact execution, and make thoughtful tradeoff decisions when conditions change.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, contracts, and purchase orders with a high degree of organization and accountability.
• Maintain clear, thorough documentation so designs, decisions, progress updates, and implementation plans are easy for others to understand and act on.
• Create presentations and written materials that tell a clear story, support decision-making, and help leaders understand project status, risks, and recommendations.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure retrofit solutions are delivered effectively across multiple sites.
• Use data, operational input, and engineering judgment to improve system performance, design quality, and long-term reliability across the automation network.

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