Intern Conversion: Automation Engineer

2026 Intern Conversion: 2027 Automation Engineer

Multiple locations Regular/ Permanent Salaried

MUST HAVE COMPLETED A SUMMER 2026 WALMART OR SAMS CLUB INTERNSHIP TO BE ELIGIBLE. IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

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

Process Flow Design Interprets information to quantify the anticipated outcome of supply chain decisions Describes the typical tasks associated with using and managing suppliers Understands issues and considerations for inbound and outbound logistics Describes basic logistical processes and sub processes Uses a variety of business process design tools and techniques Examines interprets and explains workflow materials and documentation Analyzes a process and associated business logic and offers recommendations based on analysis Carries out business process design tasks with some supervision and coaching Documents common obstacles and barriers for effective implementation

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

Continuous Improvement Seeks help to implement ideas for process improvement for the group Identifies the main processes for which the group is responsible Demonstrates the ability to describe the interrelationships among elements of a system or process Applies the concept of continuous improvement to identify opportunities for greater efficiency Understands and explains principles of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma or Kaizen

Engineering Economics Describes the concepts behind engineering economics and the implications of financial data Understands the drivers of cost Identifies major types of financial data utilized by the organization Explains how financial data is accessed and the types of information used in engineering Understands how to develop a business case

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

Automation Integration Identifies common issues and considerations for bringing a new automation design to a facility Works with teams to measure and manage project performance Documents implementation plans and estimates for projects Documents project implementation meetings particularly status reports on next steps Participates in the development of technology interfaces and bridges Works with existing interfaces and integration and migration plans within assigned area Prepares integration tests Measures and compares results with established test criteria

Talent Management Identifies the key roles and responsibilities in the group and the career ladder for assigned function Explains how the concept of a career path can be used to identify future desired roles Demonstrates the ability to help integrate new members into the team Seeks guidance in obtaining longterm developmental opportunities

Project Management Plans and estimates simple projects under guidance Produces standard project status reports Obtains information from stakeholders during the planning stage of a project Assists in detailed project plans including costs schedules and resource requirements Provides input for Gantt or PERT charts or their equivalents to track project progress and status Manages multiple projects with varying timelines simultaneously

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…