Position: Manager, Automation Engineer
Job Location: 811 Excellence Dr., Bentonville, AR 72716
Duties: Operational Excellence: Explains operational functions and key functional roles of assigned department or unit. Clarifies the role of each department or unit and its relevance to the enterprise strategy. Describes the interdependence of support functions and line operating functions. Identifies the primary operational functions of the organization. Understands where to locate and how to read One Best Way and Standard Operation Procedure information. Locates information regarding fundamental practices and policies. Lists common tasks and activities performed by operations functions and subfunctions. Data and Digital Literacy: Leverages data analysis tools to explore moderately complex data, develops and tests hypotheses, uses data to influence strategic work, and builds and presents insights. Identifies, implements, and drives technology change within scope of work. Uses visualization tools to represent data and construct coherent stories to influence decisions. Partnership and Collaboration: Engages with team members on a periodic basis and establishes credibility. Analyzes stakeholder needs and partners with stakeholders to share relevant information. Takes a "one team" approach to collaborate and accomplish goals for the business. Business Acumen: Supports the development of business cases and recommendations. Owns the delivery of project activity and tasks assigned by others. Supports process updates and changes. Solves simple business issues. Demonstrates functional knowledge of the business unit/organization being supported. Influential Communication: Organizes thoughts and communicates confidently, credibly, and concisely within scope of work. Presents to and influences team and business partners, conveying messages through a basic understanding of the relevant context. Utilizes relevant data and factbased information to articulate results and provide recommendations in a structured manner. Actively listens to others, seeks and provides constructive feedback, and provides ideas/recommendations on processes. Proactively builds a personal network. Mechatronics: Updates existing CAD drawings based on requirements. Describes common drafting conventions, tools, procedures, and processes. Identifies basic functions and features of a design and visualization system. Navigates and troubleshoots control systems. Identifies electrical design concepts and techniques used in a supply chain. Cites examples of usage or application of electrical design in automating supply chain processes. Demonstrates knowledge of wiring schematics, ensuring they meet requirements and are compliant. Describes common mechanical components of Distribution Center and Fulfillment Center equipment. Names basic tools or technologies used in mechanical engineering. Automation System Design: Identifies the areas for usage of automation machineries. Assesses tasks for automation potential. Obtains information about alternative automation solutions. Assists with analyzing space and cost requirements associated with machinery usage. Identifies issues and provides resolutions to problems related to automation machineries.
Minimum education and experience required: Master's degree or the equivalent in Engineering (any) or related field; OR Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in Engineering (any) or related field plus 2 years of experience in engineering or related area.
Skills required: Must have experience with: Designing generative AI data pipelines using Python and Google Generative AI tools; Performing 3D modeling and mechanical design of components using CATIA and AutoCAD; Creating data-driven project dashboards and execution status reports using Tableau; Managing cross-functional automation and robotics projects by defining technical scope, milestones, deliverables, and execution plans; Developing VBA-based business-case templates to calculate NPV, IRR, and payback periods; Architecting agent-based workflows that integrate generative AI models to automate data processing pipelines; Deploying computer-vision–based inspection systems to automate quality control processes; Creating and delivering data-driven technical presentations for system architecture reviews and design evaluations; Writing SQL queries to join, filter, and aggregate large datasets in Google BigQuery; Developing supervised machine-learning models using scikit-learn and TensorFlow/Keras; Developing convolutional neural networks and evaluating reinforcement-learning approaches for applied machine-learning use cases; Optimizing deployment and installation processes to improve throughput, efficiency, and execution time for large-scale automation initiatives. Employer will accept any amount of graduate coursework, graduate research experience or professional experience with the required skills.
Rate of pay: $90,000.00 - 180,000.00/year
Wal-Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.Skills Required
- Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering or a related field
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering or a related field plus two years of experience in engineering or a related area
- Experience designing generative AI data pipelines using Python and Google Generative AI tools
- Experience performing 3D modeling and mechanical design using CATIA and AutoCAD
- Experience creating data-driven project dashboards and execution status reports using Tableau
- Experience managing cross-functional automation and robotics projects, including technical scope, milestones, deliverables, and execution plans
- Experience developing VBA-based business-case templates calculating NPV, IRR, and payback periods
- Experience architecting agent-based workflows integrating generative AI models for automated data processing
- Experience deploying computer-vision-based inspection systems for automated quality control
- Experience creating and delivering data-driven technical presentations for architecture reviews and design evaluations
- Experience writing SQL queries to join, filter, and aggregate large datasets in Google BigQuery
- Experience developing supervised machine-learning models using scikit-learn and TensorFlow/Keras
- Experience developing convolutional neural networks and evaluating reinforcement-learning approaches
- Experience optimizing deployment and installation processes for large-scale automation initiatives
Walmart Global Tech Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Compensation packages typically include base pay, performance bonuses, and stock awards, with access to an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests annual bonus structures and stock grants are a consistent part of total compensation in many roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a company 401(k) match and stock purchase options that support long‑term savings. Feedback suggests these programs are a notable strength within the overall package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family benefits feature paid parental leave and adoption assistance, alongside tax‑advantaged accounts for healthcare spending. Feedback suggests these supports contribute meaningfully to perceived total rewards value.
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What We Do
Walmart has a long history of transforming retail and using technology to deliver innovations that improve how the world shops and empower our 2.2 million associates. It began with Sam Walton and continues today with Global Tech associates working together to power Walmart and lead the next retail disruption. We’re a high-performing, primarily virtual workforce that is human-led and tech-empowered. Our world-class software engineers, data scientists and engineers, cybersecurity professionals, product managers and business service professionals work with top talent on cutting-edge technologies that create unique and innovative experiences for our associates, customers and members across Walmart, Sam’s Club and Walmart International. At Walmart Global Tech, one line of code or bold idea can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people – talk about epic impact at a global scale.
