(USA) Manager, Automation Engineering

Position Summary...As the Manager, Automation Engineering – Process Engineering at Walmart, you will support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of fulfillment processes that enable automation to enhance online order operations. Your work will help optimize how Walmart fulfills customer orders, making the process faster, more efficient, and scalable. You will play a key role in designing and documenting individual process flows, supporting layout design around automation systems, and defining and executing proof of concepts and pilots to ensure simple associate processes that lead to key business outcomes. This position partners closely with Design Engineering, Operations, Integration, Product, and Vendor teams to execute automation projects that drive measurable results. This is an onsite role based in Bentonville, Arkansas. A full relocation package may be available; remote applicants are not being considered. What you'll do...

• Design and improving fulfillment workflows that integrate automation technologies across store-based operations.
• Document and maintain process standards, layouts, and operating procedures to support efficient and repeatable deployments.
• Support cross-functional implementation by working closely with Engineering, Product, Operations, and Vendor teams to coordinate activities, track milestones, and resolve operational issues.
• Collect and analyze data to identify process inefficiencies, measure performance, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Lead pilot testing and support launch activities, ensuring automation systems meet safety, performance, and operational requirements.
• Contributes to the development of tools and playbooks that help standardize best practices across multiple store fulfillment environments.
• Assist with system validation and process troubleshooting, ensuring automation integrates seamlessly with store operations.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in automation, fulfillment, industrial, or process engineering (academic or internship experience considered).
• Working knowledge of automation systems (e.g., conveyors, robotics, AS/RS) and process mapping tools.
• Proficiency with Excel, Power BI, or other data visualization tools; familiarity with SQL or Python is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and operational teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 40–50% to support site deployments and testing activities.

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 duties, 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 competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more. 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 unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while fostering a culture of belonging and awareness. 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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 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 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... 702 Sw 8Th St, 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. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job