(USA) Director, Automation Engineering

Walmart Distribution Center

Bentonville (AR)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

48 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Live Better U education program

On-site campus amenities

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Director of Fulfillment Automation Concept & Design to lead development of flexible automation concepts and scalable solutions across Walmart’s fulfillment network. The role collaborates across engineering, operations, product, finance, and external partners to translate business needs into modular designs and investment recommendations.

The team defines architectures, material flows, capacity models, and standards, guiding concepts from early design through deployment,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 5 years’ experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area.
7 years’ experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area with 3 years supervisory experience.
Doctorate: Computer Engineering, Masters: Computer Engineering

Responsibilities

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 for pilot to scaled deployment.
Develop and mentor top-tier automation talent to deliver innovative fulfillment solutions.

Skills

Automation system design

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:

TheDirector,FulfillmentAutomationConcept&DesignispartoftheWalmartSupplyChainFulfillmentInnovation&Automationteam.ThisroleleadsthedevelopmentofflexibleautomationconceptsthatexpandWalmart’sfulfillmentdesignportfoliobeyondtraditionalfacilitymodels.Theteamtranslatesbusinessandoperationalneedsintoscalable,modularsolutionsusingrobotics,mobileautomation,andotheremergingtechnologies.Workingacrossengineering,operations,product,finance,andexternalpartners,theroleguidesconceptsfromearlydesignthroughinvestmentrecommendation,helpingWalmartdeployautomationfaster,moreflexibly,andatlowercostacrossarangeoffulfillmentapplications.

About the team:

TheFulfillmentAutomationDesignteamdevelopsflexible,scalableautomationconceptsforWalmart’sfuturefulfillmentnetwork.Wecombineautomationengineering,industrialengineering,analytics,andoperationsexpertisetocreatemodularsolutionsfornewfacilities,retrofits,andevolvingbusinessneeds.Theteamdefinessystemarchitectures,materialflows,capacitymodels,anddesignstandards,usingsimulationandengineeringanalysistoevaluatenewtechnologiesandconcepts.OurworkexpandsWalmart’sautomationportfoliowithsolutionsthatcanbedeployedfaster,adaptedtochangingrequirements,andscaledacrossabroaderrangeoffulfillmentenvironments.

What you'll do:

Leadconceptdevelopment,systemdesign,andinvestmentrecommendationsforflexibleandemergingfulfillmentautomationsolutions.
Translatebusinessandoperationalneedsintoscalableautomationarchitectures,materialflows,capacitymodels,anddesignstandards.
Usedata,simulation,andfinancialanalysistoevaluatetechnologies,designtradeoffs,scalability,andROI.
Leadcross-functionaldesigneffortswithOperations,Product,Finance,RealEstate,Construction,andtechnologypartners.
Buildengineeringcapabilityanddeveloprepeatable,modularconceptsthattransitioneffectivelyfrompilotthroughscaleddeployment.
Developandmentortop-tierautomationtalent,fosteringahigh-performingteamwiththetechnicalexpertise,strategicperspective,andcollaborativeskillsneededtodeliverinnovativefulfillmentsolutions.

What you'll bring:

Proven expertise in automation system design, integration, and implementation within complex supply chain environments.
Strong data analysis skills to develop insights, influence strategic decisions, and drive technology adoption.
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, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and ROI.
Proficiency in process design, continuous improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners to achieve shared goals.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices . Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and 5 years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area.
Option 2: 7
years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area.
3 years’ supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Doctorate: Computer Engineering, Masters: Computer Engineering

Primary Location...

805 Respect, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Walmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Benefits you’ll enjoy

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Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.
Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family
Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges
Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.
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