Senior Manager, Automation Engineering

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

As a Senior Manager, Automation Engineering - Design at Walmart, you will lead the technical design, evaluation of cutting-edge automation systems focused on optimizing fulfillment operations. Your work will directly impact on how Walmart fulfills customer orders faster, more efficiently, and s is a senior individual contributor role for an experienced engineer who can bridge the gap between automation technology and fulfillment operations, delivering solutions that improve throughput, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Fulfillment Automation System Design

* Design and implement automation technologies tailored to fulfillment environments (e.g., goods-to-person systems, robotics, automated sorting, AS/RS).

* Conduct technical evaluations and cost-benefit analyses to support investments in fulfillment automation technologies.

* Develop testing and integration plans to enable seamless workflows between operations, automated systems, and fulfillment software (e.g., order management, WMS).

Retail Automation Process Flow Design

* Map and optimize automation fulfillment processes including decant, picking, packing, staging, curbside handoff, and delivery prep.

* Use process design tools to visualize workflows and align automation strategies with operational realities.

* Interpret operational data to estimate the impact of automation on service levels, labor, and customer experience.

Engineering Economics

* Apply engineering economics principles to evaluate automation ROI, throughput improvements, and labor efficiency.

* Collaborate with finance and strategy teams to align engineering initiatives with broader business goals.

* Support detailed project planning efforts, including budget development, schedule creation, and resource planning.

Mechatronics & System Engineering

* Support the mechanical and electrical design of fulfillment equipment-including conveyors, robotics, sorters and AS/RS systems.

* Create and interpret 2D/3D views for fulfillment layouts and equipment installations.

* Participate in testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of mechatronic systems.

Data & Advanced Analytics

* Analyze fulfillment performance data to inform system tuning and optimization.

* Use tools like SQL, Python, R, or Power BI to model outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.

* Collaborate with data science teams on predictive models for demand, labor, and throughput optimization.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).

* 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, including fulfillment or supply chain environments.

* Deep understanding of automation technologies (robotics, AS/RS, conveyors, vision systems) and their application in retail or eCommerce fulfillment.

* Experience integrating hardware systems with operations and fulfillment software platforms (WMS, WES, OMS).

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master's degree in Engineering or related technical/business field.

* Experience with micro-fulfillment systems, last-mile robotics, or Fulfilment-based automation.

* PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certification.

* Proficiency with AutoCAD, Solid Works, Emulate3D, or other simulation/modeling tools.

* Programming or analytics experience with Python, R, SQL, or similar platforms

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…