(USA) Manager, Automation Engineering

Walmart; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase

Paid time off

Live Better U education

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Manager, Automation Engineering to lead design, integration, and continuous improvement of automation systems within supply chain operations. You will drive data analysis, validate technology solutions, and manage projects from planning through testing in a cross-functional team environment.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and the ability to influence stakeholders while aligning with organizational goals and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 2 years’ experience or 4 years’ experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area.
• Experience leading large-scale automation projects in live environments.
• Ability to manage end-to-end projects: scope, schedule, budget, risks.
• Strong collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience managing vendors and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Analyze automation performance and translate data into actionable improvement opportunities.
• Design and assess processes to strengthen automation and supply chain integration.
• Develop scalable, programmatic approaches to automation improvements across livesites.
• Lead cross-functional project execution, including coordinating on-site installations, vendors, site readiness, commissioning, and operational handoff.
• Build business cases by evaluating costs, benefits, engineering requirements, and implementation risks.
• Manage multiple projects through schedules, budgets, testing, resource coordination, status reporting, and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Automation leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Operational data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Masters: Computer Engineering

Job description

940 E Pleasant Run Rd
Lancaster, TX 75146

R-2630345

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$90,000 - $180,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
The (USA) Manager, Automation Engineering leads the design, integration, and continuous improvement of automation systems within supply chain operations. This role leverages data analysis and advanced engineering principles to optimize processes, enhance operational efficiency, and support project execution. The manager collaborates cross-functionally to implement technology solutions, drive process improvements, and manage automation projects from planning through testing. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential to influence stakeholders and develop team capabilities while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards.
About the team:
The Walmart Supply Chain Automation Engineering team develops and scales technology to enhance safety, reliability, and productivity across the distribution network. The Grocery Automation Engineering group supports automated systems for fresh and grocery products, from facility design to ongoing operations. The Perishable Automation Performance & Ramp team ensures sites meet business goals through automation, system optimization, and performance improvements. The Live Site Modernization & Solutions team leads complex upgrades in automated grocery centers, collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver scalable solutions, manage projects end-to-end, and modernize operations while maintaining continuous network performance.
What you'll do:

• Analyzeautomationperformanceandtranslatedataintoactionableimprovementopportunities.
• Designandassessprocessflowstostrengthenautomationandsupplychainintegration.
• Developscalable,programmaticapproachestoautomationimprovementsacrosslivesites.
• Leadcross-functionalprojectexecution,includingcoordinatingon-siteinstallations,vendors,sitereadiness,commissioning,andoperationalhandoff.
• Buildbusinesscasesbyevaluatingcosts,benefits,engineeringrequirements,andimplementationrisks.
• Managemultipleprojectsthroughschedules,budgets,testing,resourcecoordination,statusreporting,andstakeholdercommunication.

What you'll bring:

• Provenexperienceleadinglarge-scaleautomation,engineering,orcapitalprojectsincomplex,liveoperationalenvironments.
• Demonstratedabilitytomanageprojectsendtoend,includingscope,schedule,budget,risks,resources,installation,commissioning,andhandoff.
• StrongtrackrecordpartneringwithOperations,Maintenance,Engineering,andothercross-functionalstakeholders.
• Experiencemanagingvendorsandcontractors,includingtechnicalalignment,performance,issueresolution,anddeliveryaccountability.
• Abilitytotranslateoperationalneedsandperformancedataintopractical,scalableautomationimprovements.
• Strongcommunicationandinfluenceskillstoalignstakeholders,escalaterisks,anddrivedecisionsacrossmultipleconcurrentinitiatives.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Stock

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 related field and 2 years’ experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area. Option 2: 4 years’
experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Masters: Computer Engineering

Primary Location...

940 E PLEASANT RUN RD, LANCASTER, TX 75146, United States of AmericaWalmart 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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Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.

Live Better U

100% covered

Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.

Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.

Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.

Paid time off

Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more

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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