(USA) Senior Manager, Automation Engineering, Perishable Design

Reference: R-2630891Posted: 2026-09-14Location: BENTONVILLE, AR, United StatesSalary: $110000 - $220000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficeSenior Manager, Automation EngineeringEngineering, Perishable DesignThe Senior Manager, Automation Engineering is a senior technical leader responsible for advancing the engineering systems, technical standards, and design-assurance practices used to deliver Walmart’s automated Perishable Distribution Centers.This role leads multidisciplinary technical reviews across automation equipment, controls, infrastructure, safety, compliance, maintenance, and operational design. The position applies engineering analysis, vendor negotiation, financial evaluation, and AI-enabled tools to improve design quality, accelerate decisions, reduce late-stage changes, and create repeatable solutions that support program scale.About the TeamThe Perishable Detailed Design team leads development and finalization of approved automated PDC designs from concept through final release and implementation handoff.Our team leads Statement of Work execution, vendor technical accountability, design-change evaluation, technical specifications, final design assurance, and technical handoff to Implementation and Operations.We work across the complete perishable distribution center environment, including material-handling equipment, controls, refrigeration, fire protection, infrastructure, racking, associate work areas, maintenance access, safety, ergonomics, egress, technology, and procured site equipment.This is a high-performing engineering team solving a first-of-kind challenge at Walmart scale: automating the full Perishable distribution flow while creating reliable and reusable engineering solutions for a growing national program.What You’ll DoLead multidisciplinary design assurance across Greenfield and Retrofit automation projects, identifying technical risks before construction, installation, and operational handoff.Establish and advance engineering standards across controls interfaces, safety, compliance, maintenance access, associate access, infrastructure, and modular or non-MHE design.Translate operational requirements and field learnings into reusable design requirements, modules, review criteria, and controlled design-package updates.Evaluate design changes for technical feasibility, system compatibility, cost, schedule, safety, maintainability, and operational impact.Partner across Product, Concept Design, Construction, Implementation, Operations, Safety, Maintenance, Technology, Procurement, and automation suppliers to resolve complex design challenges.Apply data analysis, engineering economics, and AI-assisted workflows to accelerate design review, requirements traceability, change-impact analysis, and technical decision-making.Lead UL testing and burn-testing initiatives to validate fire-protection strategies, support safety and compliance requirements, and translate results into scalable design standards and cost-effective infrastructure solutions.Develop engineering talent and create repeatable practices that improve design quality, consistency, and program scalability.What You’ll BringProven experience in automation-system design, integration, technical review, or troubleshooting within complex industrial, manufacturing, distribution, or supply-chain environments.Knowledge of automation equipment and its interfaces with controls, building infrastructure, safety systems, associate workflows, and maintenance requirements.Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering reviews and identifying technical risks before installation, commissioning, or launch.Working knowledge of CAD, automation controls, machine safety, ergonomics, maintainability, testing, and system-integration principles.Strong analytical and financial-evaluation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear engineering recommendations.Effective communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams, senior stakeholders, and external suppliers.An AI-forward engineering mindset, with interest or experience using emerging tools to improve analysis, technical quality, and preservation of engineering knowledge.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 $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock