This role pays less than
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of similar roles. Most pay
$167,468–$230,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
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versus about
$199k
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Based on 240 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
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Listed pay typically runs
$117,000–$234,000
across 180 roles with salary data.
The Senior Manager, Automation Engineering joins the Transportation Engineering team to architect the future of one of North America’s largest private fleets. This role focuses on yard modernization initiatives to improve efficiency and safety within distribution center yards. You will lead the design, development, and integration of automation systems while researching emerging technologies to operationalize next-generation transportation systems. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing complex projects, performing data analysis for strategic decision-making, overseeing documentation and testing, and providing technical mentorship to engineering teams. The role requires expertise in automation system design, troubleshooting in complex environments, and project management. You will also develop business cases and financial analyses to support investments. Key competencies include cross-functional collaboration, risk management, and a deep understanding of transportation and supply chain logistics related to automated infrastructure and zero-emissions technology.
Program Management
Project Management
Financial Management
Budgeting
Forecasting
ROI Analysis
WCAG) 2.2 AA
Assistive Technologies
Digital Accessibility
Information Systems
Technology Operations
Risk Assessment
Resource Allocation
PLC Programming
Automation Control Software
Machine Vision Systems
Industrial Robotics
Servos
Pneumatic Systems
IQ/OQ/PQ
Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Design for Manufacturability
FAT
SAT
SOPs
Process Development
Electromechanical Systems
DCS
PLC
SCADA
Emerson DeltaV
Foxboro I/A
Allen-Bradley ControlLogix
Ladder Logic
OSIsoft PI
Data Historian
HMI
Windows Server
Active Directory
TCP/IP
DHCP
DNS
NTFS
21CFR11
GMP
Validation