Manager, Automation Engineering at Walmart in Bentonville, Arkansas

Job Description:

What you'll do at



Position Summary...


What you'll do...


At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make and drives us to create the future of retail. We can't do that without the best talent - talent that is innovative, curious, and driven to create exceptional experiences for our customers.



About the Team



The Grocery Automation team delivers automation and technology solutions that unlock capacity, accuracy, and speed to deliver customer and associate value, specifically within our perishable grocery distribution network. We are modernizing and building an agile and sustainable end-to-end network to deliver consistent customer experience at the optimal cost.


In this role, you will partner with our Operations teams to deliver innovative equipment solutions and deploy a strategy to develop an end-to-end operating model for Grocery operations. This is an individual contributor opportunity and will report to a Senior Director, Automation Engineering. This onsite role is in Bentonville, Arkansas. A full relocation package is offered; we are not considering remote candidates. Anticipated travel is ~25%.



What you'll do:

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  Operational Excellence: Lead the equipment strategic pillar for new technology, enabling better employee experience and process efficiency.


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  Data and Digital Literacy: Use data analysis tools to explore complex data, develop and test hypotheses, influence strategic work, and build and present insights using visualization software.


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  Partnership and Collaboration: Engage with team members on a periodic basis to establish credibility and analyze partner needs


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  Mechatronics: Use streamlined low-cost automation technologies to automate supply chain processes and demonstrate understanding of schematics and common mechanical components of equipment


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  Automation System Design: Describe main measures of success associated with the use of automation


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  Process Flow Design: Interpret information to measure the anticipated outcome of supply chain decisions


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  Automation Integration: Understand the concepts and uses for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)


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  Engineering Economics: Describe the concepts behind engineering economics and financial data


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  Advanced Analytics: Use interactive data visualization software to create solutions for operations and peer teams

What you'll bring...

• A bachelor's degree in engineering - industrial/mechanical preferred, but open to other disciplines based on experience, an advanced degree in Engineering or related field strongly desired


• 3+ years of Engineering experience - Supply Chain fulfillment or distribution experience is strongly preferred with experience in floor operations.

• Passion about problem-solving, getting into the details on the shop floor.


• Comfort influencing others, managing team members, and getting support from leadership; supervisory experience (indirectly/project management or direct people management) is a plus.


• Understanding of construction technologies, including architectural acumen, knowledge of refrigeration & fire suppression.


• Previous work with BIM360, Navisworks, Autodesk Revit, and/or AutoCAD

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.



Benefits & Perks


Beyond a great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO (Paid Time Off), multiple health plans, and much more.



Who We Are


What started small, with a single discount store and the simple idea of selling more for less, has grown over the last 50 years into the largest retailer in the world. Each week, over 260 million customers and members visit our 11,695 stores under 59 banners in 28 countries and e-commerce websites in 11 countries. With fiscal year 2017 revenue of $485.9 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.3 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. It's all part of our unwavering commitment to creating opportunities and bringing value to customers and communities around the world.



Equal Opportunity Employer


Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.


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.
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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.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.


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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.
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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.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.


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The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$180,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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- Stock
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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 related field and 2 years' experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area. Option 2: 4 years'
experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area.




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...



601 N Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America



About Walmart



At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?


Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.



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