Director, Automation Engineering

Jobtailor; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a senior leader in fulfillment automation to guide concept development, system design, and investment decisions across evolving fulfillment networks. You will translate business needs into scalable architectures, lead cross-functional teams, and drive data-driven ROI analyses from pilot to full deployment.

The role requires strong analytical capability, a track record in project management, and the ability to mentor engineers while collaborating with Operations, Finance, Real

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 5 years' experience in Engineering, supply chain, or related area; or 7 years' experience.
• 3 years' supervisory experience.
• Proven expertise in automation system design, integration, and implementation within complex supply chain environments.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate complex information clearly and credibly.
• Experience in project management, including risk identification, contingency planning, and performance monitoring.
• Business acumen to develop and evaluate business cases and assess ROI.
• Proficiency in process design, continuous improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners.
• Engineering, supply chain, or related-area experience.
• Preferred: Doctorate or master's degree in Computer Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead concept development, system design, and investment recommendations.
• Translate business and operational needs into scalable automation architectures, material flows, capacity models, and design standards.
• Use data, simulation, and financial analysis to evaluate technologies, design tradeoffs, scalability, and ROI.
• Lead cross-functional design efforts with Operations, Product, Finance, Real Estate, Construction, and technology partners.
• Build engineering capability and develop repeatable, modular concepts from pilot through scaled deployment.
• Develop and mentor automation talent.
• Foster a high-performing team with technical expertise, strategic perspective, and collaborative skills.
• Create solutions for new facilities, retrofits, and evolving fulfillment needs.
• Define system architectures, material flows, capacity models, and design standards for Walmart's future fulfillment network

Skills

Automation Design

Data Analysis

Project Management

Cross-Functional Leadership

Process Design

Continuous Improvement

Operational Excellence

Material Flow

Investment ROI

Scalable Automation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Computer Engineering (Preferred)

Doctorate in Engineering (Preferred)

Job description

• Lead concept development, system design, and investment recommendations for flexible and emerging fulfillment automation solutions
• Translate business and operational needs into scalable automation architectures, material flows, capacity models, and design standards
• Use data, simulation, and financial analysis to evaluate technologies, design tradeoffs, scalability, and ROI
• Lead cross-functional design efforts with Operations, Product, Finance, Real Estate, Construction, and technology partners
• Build engineering capability and develop repeatable, modular concepts from pilot through scaled deployment
• Develop and mentor automation talent
• Foster a high-performing team with technical expertise, strategic perspective, and collaborative skills
• Create solutions for new facilities, retrofits, and evolving fulfillment needs
• Define system architectures, material flows, capacity models, and design standards for Walmart's future fulfillment network

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and 5 years' experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area; or 7 years' experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area
• 3 years' supervisory experience
• Proven expertise in automation system design, integration, and implementation within complex supply chain environments
• Strong data analysis skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate complex information clearly and credibly
• Experience in project management, including risk identification, contingency planning, and performance monitoring
• Business acumen to develop and evaluate business cases and assess ROI
• Proficiency in process design, continuous improvement, and operational excellence methodologies
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners
• Engineering, supply chain, or related-area experience
• Preferred but not required: Doctorate or master's degree in Computer Engineering

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in automation system design and integration within complex supply chain environments, with a strong focus on data analysis, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational excellence and scalable solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Automation System Design
• Data Analysis
• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Process Design

Hard Skills

• Engineering
• Supply Chain Management
• Capacity Modeling
• Financial Analysis
• Simulation
• Continuous Improvement
• Operational Excellence
• Material Flow Design
• Investment Recommendations
• Scalable Automation Architectures

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Team Building
• Strategic Perspective

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Master's Degree in Computer Engineering (Preferred)
• Doctorate in Engineering (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

• Fulfillment Automation
• Complex Supply Chain Environments
• Business Acumen
• Risk Identification
• Contingency Planning