Site Automation Engineering Manager

Walmart Distribution Center; Shippensburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase

Paid time off

Education benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Manager of Automation Engineering to lead on-site execution of complex automation and material handling projects from readiness to go-live. You will coordinate vendors and cross-functional teams, manage risks and budget, and drive data-driven decisions using AI tools for improved visibility and outcomes.

The role emphasizes safety, scope, schedule adherence, and a strong handoff to Operations, with leadership that builds a high-performing, inclusive team culture across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or 4 years of engineering/supply chain experience.
• Option 2: 4 years’ experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area.
• Masters: Computer Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site execution of automation, material handling, conveyor, controls installations from readiness to go-live.
• Maintain scope, master schedule, milestones, budget, and change control; identify variances and recovery plans.
• Manage equipment suppliers, system integrators, rack installers, contractors, and other partners.
• Own and actively manage the project risk register and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate site access, installation sequencing, utilities, and commissioning activities.
• Lead testing, training, documentation, and operational handoff.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Masters: Computer Engineering

Tools

AI project management tools

Job description

Walmart is seeking a Manager of Automation Engineering to lead on-site execution of complex automation and material handling projects from readiness to go-live. You will coordinate vendors and cross-functional teams, manage risks and budget, and drive data-driven decisions using AI tools for improved visibility and outcomes.

The role emphasizes safety, scope, schedule adherence, and a strong handoff to Operations, with leadership that builds a high-performing, inclusive team culture across