Senior Manager, Automation Engineering

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

2d•$110,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Manager, Automation Engineering – Design at Walmart, you will lead the technical design, evaluation of cutting-edge automation systems focused on optimizing fulfillment operations. Your work will directly impact on how Walmart fulfills customer orders faster, more efficiently, and at scale. This is a senior individual contributor role for an experienced engineer who can bridge the gap between automation technology and fulfillment operations, delivering solutions that improve throughput, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
5+ years of experience in automation engineering, including fulfillment or supply chain environments.
Deep understanding of automation technologies (robotics, AS/RS, conveyors, vision systems) and their application in retail or eCommerce fulfillment.
Experience integrating hardware systems with operations and fulfillment software platforms (WMS, WES, OMS).
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.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering or related technical/business field.
Experience with micro-fulfillment systems, last-mile robotics, or Fulfilment-based automation.
PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certification.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Emulate3D, or other simulation/modeling tools.
Programming or analytics experience with Python, R, SQL, or similar platforms
Masters: Computer Engineering

Responsibilities

Fulfillment Automation System Design: Design and implement automation technologies tailored to fulfillment environments (e.g., goods-to-person systems, robotics, automated sorting, AS/RS).
Conduct technical evaluations and cost-benefit analyses to support investments in fulfillment automation technologies.
Develop testing and integration plans to enable seamless workflows between operations, automated systems, and fulfillment software (e.g., order management, WMS).
Retail Automation Process Flow Design: Map and optimize automation fulfillment processes including decant, picking, packing, staging, curbside handoff, and delivery prep.
Use process design tools to visualize workflows and align automation strategies with operational realities.
Interpret operational data to estimate the impact of automation on service levels, labor, and customer experience.
Engineering Economics: Apply engineering economics principles to evaluate automation ROI, throughput improvements, and labor efficiency.
Collaborate with finance and strategy teams to align engineering initiatives with broader business goals.
Support detailed project planning efforts, including budget development, schedule creation, and resource planning.
Mechatronics & System Engineering: Support the mechanical and electrical design of fulfillment equipment—including conveyors, robotics, sorters and AS/RS systems.
Create and interpret 2D/3D views for fulfillment layouts and equipment installations.
Participate in testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of mechatronic systems.
Data & Advanced Analytics: Analyze fulfillment performance data to inform system tuning and optimization.
Use tools like SQL, Python, R, or Power BI to model outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with data science teams on predictive models for demand, labor, and throughput optimization.

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 disability
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.