Manager, Automation Engineering

Walmart

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Midway, TN
Salary
$90,000–$180,000 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Nearby
1 role within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $175k
This role $135k
$76k most similar roles pay here $220k

This role pays less than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $143,248–$206,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $135k versus about $175k for comparable roles.

Based on 237 similar postings.

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About Walmart

Walmart Inc. is the world''s largest retailer by revenue, operating a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, as well as a growing e-commerce presence through Walmart.com. Industry: General Merchandise & Grocery Retail

Walmart currently has 190 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$220,000 across 183 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Manager, Automation Engineering

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The Automation Engineering Manager will lead the end-to-end integration and launch of automation systems in Midway, TN, coordinating with design, construction, and product teams to optimize system performance for throughput, reliability, and scalability. This role involves translating design intent into operational reality by managing project execution, including schedule alignment, budget tracking, and cost management. The manager will analyze complex data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement, partnering closely with engineering, operations, and vendor teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure successful delivery of large-scale automation deployments across Walmart’s supply chain. Key skills include experience in automation engineering, strong analytical abilities, project management expertise, business acumen, and knowledge of operational excellence principles.

Skills

Python SQL Kubernetes Docker CI/CD AWS Azure Google Cloud Platform PostgreSQL MongoDB Jenkins Git Terraform Ansible Prometheus Grafana Lean Six Sigma

What you'll do

  • Lead integration and implementation of automation systems in distribution centers.
  • Analyze operational data to drive performance improvements and decision-making.
  • Develop project plans, manage schedules, and allocate resources for initiatives.
  • Resolve technical challenges by partnering with engineering, construction teams.
  • Implement process improvements using Lean principles and methodologies.
  • Build business cases and conduct cost analyses for automation investments.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with at least 2 years of experience in engineering, supply chain, or a related area.
  • Proven project management skills for delivering complex cross-functional initiatives.
  • Strong analytical abilities to translate data into actionable insights for decision-making.
  • Experience in automation engineering and system integration within industrial environments.
  • Knowledge of operational excellence principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder influence skills across multiple teams.
  • Business acumen including cost analysis, investment justification, and vendor management.

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