(USA) Director, Automation Engineering

Reference: R-2547672Posted: 2026-06-25Location: BENTONVILLE, AR, United StatesSalary: $130000 - $260000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficePosition Summary...What you'll do...Role summary: The (USA) Director, Automation Engineering leads the development and implementation of advanced automation solutions in Transportation Engineering. This role will lead a team focused on yard modernization to automate and enhance transportation yards. The role will influence strategic decision making, drive technology integration, and enhance operations. This role collaborates across functions to develop strategies, builds business cases, and advances transportation automation projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and financial goals. By fostering continuous improvement and managing complex initiatives, this position supports innovation and operational excellence while maintaining clear communication and strong partnerships throughout the enterprise. About the team: Walmart’s Transportation Engineering team leads innovation in one of North America’s largest private fleets, focusing on zero-emissions technology, autonomous systems, and yard modernization. The team integrates automation, infrastructure, and large-scale operations to develop and deploy advanced fleet technologies. Collaborating with internal and external partners, it advances solutions from concept through scaled deployment, ensuring operational efficiency and financial viability. This group shapes Walmart’s transportation strategy through continuous improvement, advanced analytics, automation, and project management, driving impactful results that support the company’s commitment to operational excellence and sustainable growth. What you'll do:Lead the design, implementation, and integration of advanced automation systems to optimize supply chain processes.Develop business cases and strategies to move forward transportation automation initiativesManage cross-functional programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering measurable return on investment.Collaborate with stakeholders to develop long-range automation plans and continuous improvement initiatives.Oversee testing, monitoring, and performance evaluation of automation equipment and systems.Communicate complex technical information clearly to various teams and influence actionable outcomes.Foster a culture of operational excellence through process optimization and systems thinking.What you'll bring:Proven expertise in automation engineering, including system design, integration, and implementation within complex supply chain environments.Strong communication skills and strategic thinking to collaborate across functions and drive technology adoptionDemonstrated ability to lead teams and programs, manage risks, and deliver results aligned with business objectives.Strong business acumen to develop and evaluate business cases, ensuring measurable return on investment.Experience in engineering design and continuous improvement to optimize operational efficiency.Transportation automation and engineering domain expertiseKnowledge of advanced analytics and automation technologies to support innovation and operational excellence. At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see . Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stockㅤㅤㅤㅤ‎ 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 5 years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area. Option 2: 7years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area.3 years’ supervisory experience.Preferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.Doctorate: Computer Engineering, Masters: Computer EngineeringPrimary Location...805 Respect, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.Preferred qualifications[]