(USA) Senior Manager, Automation Engineering, Perishable Design
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805 Respect Bentonville, AR 72716-0000 Error loading map. $110,000 - $220,000/yr Regular/ Permanent Salaried
Position Summary...
Senior Manager, Automation Engineering Engineering Systems & Design Assurance Role Summary The Senior Manager, Automation Engineering is a senior technical leader responsible for advancing the engineering systems, technical standards, and design-assurance practices used to deliver Walmart's automated Perishable Distribution Centers. This role leads multidisciplinary technical reviews across automation equipment, controls, infrastructure, safety, compliance, maintenance, and operational design. The position applies engineering analysis, vendor negotiation, financial evaluation, and AI-enabled tools to improve design quality, accelerate decisions, reduce late-stage changes, and create repeatable solutions that support program scale.
What You'll Do...
Lead multidisciplinary design assurance across Greenfield and Retrofit automation projects, identifying technical risks before construction, installation, and operational handoff.
Establish and advance engineering standards across controls interfaces, safety, compliance, maintenance access, associate access, infrastructure, and modular or non-MHE design.
Translate operational requirements and field learnings into reusable design requirements, modules, review criteria, and controlled design-package updates.
Evaluate design changes for technical feasibility, system compatibility, cost, schedule, safety, maintainability, and operational impact.
Partner across Product, Concept Design, Construction, Implementation, Operations, Safety, Maintenance, Technology, Procurement, and automation suppliers to resolve complex design challenges.
Apply data analysis, engineering economics, and AI-assisted workflows to accelerate design review, requirements traceability, change-impact analysis, and technical decision-making.
Lead UL testing and burn-testing initiatives to validate fire-protection strategies, support safety and compliance requirements, and translate results into scalable design standards and cost-effective infrastructure solutions.
Develop engineering talent and create repeatable practices that improve design quality, consistency, and program scalability.
What You'll Bring
Proven experience in automation-system design, integration, technical review, or troubleshooting within complex industrial, manufacturing, distribution, or supply-chain environments.
Knowledge of automation equipment and its interfaces with controls, building infrastructure, safety systems, associate workflows, and maintenance requirements.
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering reviews and identifying technical risks before installation, commissioning, or launch.
Working knowledge of CAD, automation controls, machine safety, ergonomics, maintainability, testing, and system-integration principles.
Strong analytical and financial-evaluation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear engineering recommendations.
Effective communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams, senior stakeholders, and external suppliers.
An AI-forward engineering mindset, with interest or experience using emerging tools to improve analysis, technical quality, and preservation of engineering knowledge.
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 a related field and 4 years' experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area. Option 2: 6 years' experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area. 2 years' supervisory experience.
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...
805 Respect, Bentonville, AR 72716, 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.