This role pays less than
68%
of similar roles. Most pay
$155,241–$218,600
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$165k
versus about
$187k
for comparable roles.
Based on 239 similar postings.
Employer
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
188 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$110,000–$220,000
across 182 roles with salary data.
As a Senior Manager of Automation Engineering at Walmart, you will lead the technical design and evaluation of cutting-edge automation systems to optimize fulfillment operations, focusing on goods-to-person systems, robotics, automated sorting, and AS/RS. Your daily responsibilities include designing automation technologies for fulfillment environments, conducting cost-benefit analyses, developing testing plans, and collaborating with finance teams to align engineering initiatives with broader business goals. You will also support the mechanical and electrical design of equipment like conveyors and sorters, create 2D/3D views for installations, and use tools such as SQL, Python, R, or Power BI to analyze performance data and optimize systems. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with at least 5 years of experience in automation engineering, deep knowledge of retail fulfillment technologies, and proficiency in integrating hardware systems with software platforms like WMS and OMS.
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