Automation Engineering Manager: AI & Data-Driven Systems

Wal-Mart Stores Texas, LL; Bentonville (AR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wal-Mart Stores Texas, LL is seeking a Manager, Automation Engineer in Bentonville, AR to lead automation initiatives across operations. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, AI-enabled design, and cross-functional collaboration to improve throughput and efficiency in distribution and fulfillment processes.

Candidates should have a Master’s or Bachelor’s in Engineering with related experience and strong skills in Python, CAD tools, Tableau, and ML/RL methods.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's in Engineering (any) or related field plus 2 years of experience in engineering or related area.
• Experience designing generative AI data pipelines using Python and Google Generative AI tools.
• Ability to create data-driven project dashboards and execution status reports using Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence: Explains operational functions and key functional roles within the department and how they support enterprise strategy.
• Data and Digital Literacy: Uses data to explore hypotheses, build insights, and influence decisions.
• Partnership and Collaboration: Works with stakeholders to share information and achieve goals as a team.
• Business Acumen: Supports business cases and delivers assigned project activities.

Skills

Generative AI data pipelines

Python

CATIA

AutoCAD

Tableau

BigQuery

SQL

TensorFlow/Keras

scikit-learn

CNNs

Reinforcement learning

VBA

NPV/IRR/payback

Computer vision

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Google BigQuery

Job description

Wal-Mart Stores Texas, LL is seeking a Manager, Automation Engineer in Bentonville, AR to lead automation initiatives across operations. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, AI-enabled design, and cross-functional collaboration to improve throughput and efficiency in distribution and fulfillment processes.

Candidates should have a Master’s or Bachelor’s in Engineering with related experience and strong skills in Python, CAD tools, Tableau, and ML/RL methods.