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About the Team 

The Senior Manager, Automation Engineering is a member of the Fulfillment Engineering team. The purpose of this role is to lead the engineering design for an automated facility, which will include cross-functional collaboration, capacity modeling, layout and process flow development, and business case modeling.   

You will report to the Senior Manager, Automation Engineering. This is a role based in Bentonville, Arkansas; a full relocation package is available, but we are not considering remote candidates at this time. Anticipated travel for this role is ~25-50%.  

 
What you’ll do….   

• Data and Digital Literacy: Leverage data analysis tools to explore highly complex data, develop and test hypotheses, influence strategic work, and build and provide insights to construct stories and make decisions 

• Process Flow Design: Interpret information to quantify the anticipated outcome of supply chain decisions, describe the typical tasks associated with using and managing suppliers, and understand issues and considerations for inbound and outbound logistics. 

• Automation Integration: Identify common issues and considerations for bringing a new automation design to a facility, work with teams to measure and manage project performance, document implementation plans and estimates, and participate in the development of technology interfaces and bridges. 

• Automation System Design: Promote the usage of automation machineries, participate in implementation and training, and conduct cost-benefit analysis of machineries while monitoring actual versus plan and consulting on the use of advanced machineries 

• Mechatronics:  Create views of objects in 2 and 3 dimensions, perspective drawings and orthogonal views, and use design and visualization to perform basic drafting, among other responsibilities. 

• Project Management: Take responsibility for project management tasks, including but not limited to identifying project risks and vulnerabilities, setting up communication and contingency plans, conducting project reviews, and building a strategic road map to identify and leverage synergies. 

• Continuous Improvements: Streamline the critical workflow for executing key processes and develop methods for improving and establishing controls for critical processes 

• Engineering Economics: Advise on a variety of financial tools, techniques, and approaches and assist with building business cases 

You’ll sweep us off our feet if you… 

• You’re passionate about solving complex problems 

• You’re customer-centric in spirit and in execution 

• You have an engineering degree in an Engineering and an Advanced degree in any Discipline.   

• At least 5 years of Engineering Experience- Supply Chain fulfillment or distribution experience a bonus! 

• You have worked with Navisworks and/or AutoCAD 

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process. 

Benefits & Perks:  

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more. 

Equal Opportunity Employer  

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, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people. 

Who We Are 

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you’ll quickly find we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement.  From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. careers.walmart.com