Manager, Automation Engineering

Reference: R-2657087Posted: 2026-10-05Location: BENTONVILLE, AR, United StatesSalary: $90000 - $180000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: Sam's ClubBusiness Segment: Home OfficeManager, Automation Engineering – Parcel Strategy & DesignAbout the RoleWe’re looking for a technically strong and curious Manager, Automation Engineering – Parcel Strategy & Design to support the development of Walmart’s parcel automation strategy and future network capabilities.This role will focus on developing automation strategies, concepts, engineering standards, and scalable material-handling solutions across Sortable Fulfillment Centers, Non-Sort Fulfillment Centers, Parcel Hubs, and other nodes within Walmart’s end-to-end parcel network.The individual will help translate long-term network and operational strategies into practical automation designs that improve throughput, cost, reliability, associate experience, and scalability. This role will support both near-term programs and future-state concepts, helping define how automation should evolve as Walmart’s parcel network continues to scale.Key areas of focus include developing parcel and mailer handling concepts, evaluating emerging automation technologies, benchmarking solutions across the eCommerce, logistics, fulfillment, and warehouse automation industries, and partnering with suppliers to understand new capabilities and future technology roadmaps.The ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals with curiosity about emerging technology and the ability to translate complex operational requirements into practical, scalable automation solutions. This person should be comfortable working across data analysis, conceptual design, vendor discussions, engineering drawings, operational requirements, and cross-functional collaboration.This is an opportunity to help shape the future automation architecture of Walmart’s parcel network as it continues to scale and evolve.What You’ll DoDevelop parcel automation strategies, concepts, and designs across Sortable Fulfillment Centers, Non-Sort Fulfillment Centers, Parcel Hubs, and other future parcel-network nodes, translating network and operational requirements into material flows, equipment concepts, layouts, capacity requirements, and system-level design requirements.Support development of the long-term parcel automation roadmap by evaluating emerging technologies, identifying capability gaps, and benchmarking solutions across the eCommerce, logistics, fulfillment, and automation industries.Develop conceptual layouts, process flows, capacity models, and engineering analyses to compare alternative solutions based on throughput, space, cost, maintainability, scalability, operational complexity, and implementation feasibility.Partner with automation suppliers and technology providers to evaluate equipment capabilities, technical limitations, development roadmaps, and opportunities for new or customized solutions.Develop and improve engineering standards, design requirements, and reusable solution concepts, incorporating lessons learned from deployed systems into future designs and technical requirements.Apply data analysis and engineering economics to support business cases, technology selection, cost-to-serve improvements, and fact-based engineering recommendations.Partner across Network Strategy, Operations, Product, Automation Engineering, Design, Deployment, Construction, Global Tech, Procurement, Reliability, and suppliers to develop integrated solutions and resolve complex engineering challenges.Support pilots and proof-of-concept activities for new automation technologies and communicate technical recommendations through engineering documentation, analysis, presentations, and executive-ready materials.What You’ll BringExperience in automation engineering, material-handling system design, industrial engineering, systems engineering, manufacturing engineering, supply-chain engineering, or a related technical field. Experience developing or evaluating automation solutions within distribution, fulfillment, logistics, manufacturing, or other complex industrial environments.Working knowledge of material-handling equipment and automation technologies, such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanning systems, singulation, robotics, automated transport, or other warehouse automation technologies.Ability to develop and evaluate material-flow concepts, engineering layouts, process flows, equipment requirements, system-level designs, and technical documentation.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate throughput, capacity, cost, space, operational impact, and engineering tradeoffs and translate ambiguous problems into structured engineering solutions.Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering teams, operations, technology teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders.Curiosity about emerging automation technologies and an interest in understanding how technologies used across other industries can be applied at Walmart scale.Self-starter mentality with strong ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple engineering workstreams in a fast-paced environment.Respect the Individual: Demonstrates and encourages respect for all builds a high performing team seeks and embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where all associates feel seen supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform drives a positive associate and customer member experience for all identifies attracts and retains the best team membersRespect the Individual: Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback coaching mentoring and developmental opportunities promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer member and company and regularly recognizes others contributions and accomplishmentsRespect the Individual: Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners works collaboratively and cross functionally to achieve objectives and communicates and listens attentively with energy and positivity to motivate influence and inspire commitment and actionAct with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers and the world around us eg creating a sense of belonging eliminating waste participating in local giving Act with Integrity: Follows the law our code of conduct and company policies and sets expectations for others to do the same promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and reinforces our culture of nonretaliation listens to concerns raised by associates takes action and encourages others to do the same holds self and others accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our valuesAct with Integrity: Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble self aware honest and transparentServe our Customers and Members Delivers expected business results while putting the customer member first and consistently applying an omni merchant mindset and acts with an Every Day Low Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers membersServe our Customers and Members Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data analytics customer member insights and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the teams strategyStrive for Excellence Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset seeks feedback asks thoughtful questions fosters an environment that supports learning innovation and learning from mistakes and intelligent risk taking and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks Strive for Excellence Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working At Sam's Club, 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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 .- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. Live Better U is a company 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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location).Minimum qualifications["Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and 2 years’ experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area. Option 2: 4 years’\nexperience in engineering, supply chain, or related area."]Preferred qualifications[]