Configuration Engineer III - Product Lifecycle Management
At Walmart Advanced Systems & Robotics, we're building the infrastructure that will power the next generation of retail experiences. We're the team behind Alphabot®, a new technology that's changing the way America shops. Our automated pickup and delivery systems use a combination of robotics and software to efficiently handle large volumes of online orders, streamlining operations for managers and enhancing the customer experience. We're passionate about robotics, retail, and creating solutions that impact millions of customers daily.
The Configuration Engineer for Product Networking provides support as the hub in the architecture of product documentation and bill of material creation based on customer requirements. Working with product development, the Engineer will define the bill of material structure based on the systems engineering defined interfaces and product application rules to ensure the top-level bill of material creation process is efficient and has effectively taken into consideration the needs of product management, supply chain management, the assembly and installation processes and the needs for customer support.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON:
- Create and maintain accurate and consistent BOM structures.
- Support ECO generation ensuring appropriate implementation of dispositions and impact.
- Monitor, promote and ensure document control processes are being followed.
- Support cross-functional teams in the revision, and release process.
- Support the release and distribution of all change control items.
- Support site-specific changes and evaluate impact and implementation of the change.
- Provides SME guidance and support for all CM and DM competencies including PLM.
- Ensure high levels of communication with team, support resources and management regarding issue identification and resolution.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Perform miscellaneous clerical and other related duties as assigned.
SOFT SKILLS NEEDED:
- Effective communication skills to provide critical feedback to ensure the process is followed and data quality is excellent.
- Must be able to interface with a variety of people with different technical levels and educational backgrounds.
- Must be detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Must produce accurate and timely results while maintaining a customer-service attitude.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- 8+ years’ experience in Configuration Management
- Bill of materials (BOM) and change control management experience.
- Requires basic knowledge of office procedures and basic computer skills in Microsoft office.
- Ability to work under general direction.
- Experience using a PLM system.
- A four-year degree or a two-year degree augmented with courses and/or seminars in engineering change control, change requests is preferred.
- Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards
- Competitive 401(k) matching program, stock purchase plans, and equity opportunities
- Comprehensive health, vision, and insurance plans with options for dependent coverage
- Unlimited PTO for salaried employees, covering vacation, holidays, and personal days
- Up to 12 weeks of fully paid maternity/paternity leave
- Special Walmart discounts for in-store and online purchases
- Complimentary daily lunches, beverages, and snacks
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.
What We Do
Walmart Advanced Systems & Robotics, previously known as Alert Innovation, is now an essential component of the Walmart organization. Founded in 2013, the company focused on revolutionizing the retail industry through cutting-edge automation and robotic technologies.
In 2016, Walmart began collaborating with Alert Innovation on a customized solution for their market fulfillment centers. This partnership led to the successful pilot of the first Alphabot System in 2019 paving the way for Walmart’s acquisition of Alert Innovation in November 2022. Since the acquisition, Walmart has successfully launched several new market fulfillment centers and continues to rapidly scale this new technology at stores nationwide.
Why Work With Us
Our company is unique in that we are strongly tied to our core values. Our employees are passionate and driven individuals who together with our collaborative nature take on tomorrow's challenges and bring retail into the 21st century using robotics. Join our team and experience the difference.
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