Senior Manager, Automation Engineering

Walmart

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bentonville, AR
Salary
$113,589–$220,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Jul 7, 2026

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Similar $181k
This role $167k
$101k most similar roles pay here $233k

This role pays less than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $150,499–$211,418 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $167k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

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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 290 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$220,000 across 282 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Manager, Automation Engineering

As a Senior Manager in Automation Engineering, you will lead and drive technology change within complex supply chain operations, leveraging data analysis tools to build insights that influence strategic decisions. Your role involves designing automation systems for robotic processes, integrating new technologies into existing workflows, and conducting thorough testing to ensure project success. You will work with advanced programming languages like Python and C++, develop PLC-based solutions using Ladder Logic, and implement computer vision algorithms with OpenCV. Additionally, you’ll program FANUC robots, conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and build AI-driven automation solutions on AWS SageMaker. This role requires a Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, along with expertise in ROS, Git, Linux, Ignition, SCADA, and deep learning models, all within the context of large-scale supply chain optimization challenges.

What you'll do

  • Identifies areas for automation and assesses tasks for automation potential.
  • Develops and tests PLC-based automation solutions using Ladder Logic.
  • Implements computer vision algorithms for automated inspection using OpenCV.
  • Programs FANUC robots with custom EOAT and line tracking systems.
  • Conducts Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to validate automation projects.
  • Designs robotic trajectories and optimizes them using ROS and Gazebo Simulation.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree in Engineering or related field plus 2 years of experience; OR Bachelor's degree and 4 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with coding in Python and C++ for robotic automation and control.
  • Expertise in developing and testing PLC-based automation solutions using Ladder Logic.
  • Skill in developing computer vision algorithms using OpenCV for automated inspection.
  • Proficiency in programming FANUC robots, conducting FAT/SAT, and ROS development.
  • Ability to build Dashboards and HMIs with Ignition and SCADA systems.
  • Experience deploying AI-driven automation solutions using AWS SageMaker and Greengrass.

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