Automation Intern: Data-Driven Lean Process Innovator

Jobtailor; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart in Bentonville, AR seeks candidates with strong data analysis, process design, and automation skills for a summer 2026 internship. You will explore data, test hypotheses, and present insights while supporting cross-functional project activities in supply chain automation.

Ideal candidates have internship experience, knowledge of CAD and control systems, and familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or Kaizen. This role involves planning, cost analysis, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a summer 2026 Walmart or Sam’s Club internship
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role
• 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
• Experience with data analysis tools and visualization tools
• Knowledge of business process design tools and techniques
• Understanding of inbound and outbound logistics
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or Kaizen principles
• Understanding of engineering economics and business cases
• Knowledge of automation machinery and automation solutions

Responsibilities

• Leverage data analysis and visualization tools to explore data, test hypotheses, and present insights
• Identify, implement, and drive technology changes within the scope of work
• Design and analyze business processes, workflows, and associated business logic
• Support business cases, recommendations, process updates, and assigned project activities
• Assess tasks for automation potential and evaluate alternative automation solutions
• Analyze space and cost requirements associated with automation machinery
• Identify and resolve automation machinery issues
• Measure and manage project performance with cross-functional teams
• Document implementation plans, project meetings, status reports, and next steps
• Participate in technology interface and bridge development
• Prepare integration tests and compare results with established criteria
• Plan and estimate simple projects under guidance
• Produce project status reports and assist with detailed plans, costs, schedules, and resource requirements
• Track project progress using Gantt, PERT, or equivalent charts
• Manage multiple projects with varying timelines
• Update CAD drawings and troubleshoot control systems
• Apply electrical design concepts, wiring schematics, and mechanical equipment knowledge to supply chain automation
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities using Lean Six Sigma or Kaizen principles
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to accomplish business goals

Skills

Data Analysis

Business Process Design

Automation Solutions

Integration Testing

Electrical Design Concepts

Wiring Schematics

Mechanical Components

Cost Analysis

Project Status Reporting

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

4 years’ experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area

Tools

Data Visualization Tools

Gantt Charts

PERT Charts

Automation Technology Interfaces

Control Systems

Job description

Walmart in Bentonville, AR seeks candidates with strong data analysis, process design, and automation skills for a summer 2026 internship. You will explore data, test hypotheses, and present insights while supporting cross-functional project activities in supply chain automation.

Ideal candidates have internship experience, knowledge of CAD and control systems, and familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or Kaizen. This role involves planning, cost analysis, and collaboration across teams.