Position Summary...What you'll do...Role summary: We're seeking a highly organized, execution-driven Manager, Automation Engineering to lead implementation and launch of a large-scale automated Walmart warehouse. This on-site engineering role owns site execution, technical project management, stakeholder coordination, budget alignment, accountability, and operational readiness. You'll partner closely with construction, operations, Global Tech, automation vendors, and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, action-driven, curious, and comfortable learning complex building systems, automation technologies, workflows, and engineering designs. If you enjoy hands-on problem-solving, innovation, and launching next-generation automated facilities, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make an impact at scale.
About the team: Our team delivers large-scale automation solutions that enhance efficiency within distribution centers by integrating advanced technology into active operations. We operate at the intersection of engineering, operations, and execution, managing the installation and integration of complex automated systems while addressing real-world constraints. Collaboration across multiple stakeholders ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, and with high quality. Our efforts directly influence product movement through fast-paced supply chains, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence through data analysis, automation, and project management.
What you'll do: - Own site implementation and launch: Lead on-site engineering execution for automated warehouse delivery and operational readiness.
- Manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality: Track milestones, risks, and execution standards.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams: Partner with Operations, construction, Global Tech, vendors, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve issues.
- Interpret technical documentation: Review drawings, layouts, specifications, and engineering documents.
- Support automation systems: Build expertise in automation, warehouse, and building systems.
- Drive execution excellence: Identify risks, solve problems, maintain accountability, and ensure quality.
- Communicate effectively: Provide updates and maintain alignment throughout implementation and launch.
What you'll bring: - Experience in engineering, technical project management, automation, industrial, operations, or related environments.
- Strong project planning, coordination, and execution skills, with the ability to manage scope, timelines, budgets, and quality.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective at managing multiple priorities.
- Strong collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Quick learner with curiosity for automation, innovation, and operations at scale.
- Self-starter with a strong bias for action, ownership, and accountability.
- Team-oriented and comfortable working on-site in active industrial environments.
- Willingness to travel approximately 10%.
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 sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and 2 years' experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area. Option 2: 4 years'
experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area.
Preferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Masters: Computer Engineering
Primary Location...5600 STATE ROAD 544, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-9519, United States of America
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.
