Perishable Automation Design Director

Walmart Inc.; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 260,000; Full time

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Job summary

Walmart Inc. is seeking a Director of Automation Engineering for Perishable Concept Design in Bentonville, AR. The role leads a strategic, technically-grounded team to shape next-generation automation across the perishable distribution network.

Responsibilities center on translating business needs into scalable automation architectures, operating concepts, and investment roadmaps. The position requires transforming long-term network requirements into practical, cost-efficient solutions that

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in engineering, supply chain, or related area (minimum).
• Experience leading teams and programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team and establish engineering practices.
• Own the strategy and end-to-end design for the future of perishable automation.
• Develop roadmaps from concept to deployment with clear success criteria.
• Link design decisions to capital, operating cost, capacity, and economics.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Automation expertise

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's or PhD in Computer Engineering

Job description

Walmart Inc. is seeking a Director of Automation Engineering for Perishable Concept Design in Bentonville, AR. The role leads a strategic, technically-grounded team to shape next-generation automation across the perishable distribution network.

Responsibilities center on translating business needs into scalable automation architectures, operating concepts, and investment roadmaps. The position requires transforming long-term network requirements into practical, cost-efficient solutions that