Intern – Automation Engineer

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Part time

Job summary

Walmart Supply Chain Automation in the United States seeks an engineering-focused intern to design, implement, and improve engineered solutions across ambient, grocery, fulfillment, or transportation segments in a hands-on role.

You will work with cross-functional teams, perform industry research, and develop business cases while showcasing analytical problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Masters degree program.
• Expected graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Majors include Industrial & Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Supply Chain Engineering, or related fields.
• Ability to design, implement, and improve engineered solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve engineered solutions within Walmart's supply chain.
• Transform processes using an analytical and innovative mindset.
• Perform industry research to identify new technology and partners.
• Develop business cases and communicate findings to leadership.

Skills

Engineering Skills

Analytical Problem-Solving

Project Management

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Vendor Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Systems/Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Engineered Solutions Design

Process Improvement

Supply Chain Engineering

Systems Engineering

Artificial Intelligence

Job description

• Work in one of Walmart Supply Chain Automation’s Ambient, Grocery, Fulfillment, or Transportation segments
• Design, implement, and improve engineered solutions
• Transform processes using an innovative and analytical mindset
• Perform industry research to identify new technology and industry partners
• Identify short-term and long-term opportunities within Walmart’s end-to-end supply chain
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, propose solutions, design systems, and demonstrate financial impact
• Manage vendor relationships and technology portfolios across research and development, proof-of-concept testing, deployment, maintenance, and KPI tracking
• Develop business cases, write white papers, and communicate findings to leadership

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Masters degree program
• Expected graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028
• Desired majors include Industrial & Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Supply Chain Engineering, and other relevant majors
• Ability to design, implement, and improve engineered solutions
• Analytical and innovative problem-solving skills
• Engineering and project management skills
• Ability to manage vendor relationships and technology portfolios
• Ability to develop business cases, write white papers, and communicate findings

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong capabilities in designing, implementing, and improving engineered solutions within supply chain automation. Proficient in managing vendor relationships, developing business cases, and communicating findings effectively to leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Engineering Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Analytical Problem-Solving
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Business Case Development

Hard Skills

• Engineered Solutions Design
• Process Improvement
• Supply Chain Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence

Soft Skills

• Innovative Mindset
• Communication Skills
• Collaboration Skills

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain Automation
• Cross-Functional Teams
• KPI Tracking
• Research and Development
• Proof-of-Concept Testing