Reference: R- Posted: Location: MANKATO, MN, United StatesSalary: $90000 - $ /yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficeAbout the Role
We’re looking for a highly organized, execution-driven Manager, Automation Engineering to lead the implementation and launch of a large-scale automated warehouse facility for Walmart.
This is an on-site engineering role focused on ownership, execution, and technical project management within a highly automated warehouse and industrial environment. This individual will fully own the implementation of their assigned site, serving as the primary engineering lead responsible for driving execution, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring operational readiness through launch.
While this is not a construction management role, the position partners heavily with construction teams, operations partners, Global Tech, automation vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders throughout the site lifecycle. Success in this role requires strong coordination, communication, organization, and follow-through across multiple teams working in parallel.
The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, thrives in fast-paced execution environments, and can quickly learn and understand building systems, automation technologies, operational workflows, and engineering designs. This person must be capable of keeping projects on track, maintaining budget alignment, driving accountability, and ensuring a high level of execution quality.
We are looking for someone with a strong bias for action, curiosity, and excitement for automation and innovation at scale. This role is for someone who enjoys solving problems, building relationships, and working hands-on in an evolving operational environment where teamwork and ownership matter.
This is not a remote role. The position is embedded on-site at the assigned facility, and during the launch phase, your office may be located in a job trailer while the site is under development. If you like the idea of wearing a hard hat, safety shoes, and a safety vest to work while helping launch next-generation automated facilities, this is the role for you. What You’ll DoOwn site implementation and launch execution
Serve as the on-site engineering lead responsible for coordinating and driving the successful implementation and launch of an automated warehouse facility.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality
Maintain alignment across timelines, budgets, milestones, and execution quality to support successful site delivery and operational readiness.
Partner across multiple teams
Work closely with Operations, construction partners, Global Tech, automation vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to coordinate execution activities and resolve issues quickly.
Review and understand technical documentation
Read and interpret engineering drawings, layouts, specifications, and technical documentation to support implementation, issue resolution, and operational readiness activities.
Learn and support automation systems
Develop a strong understanding of automation systems, warehouse operations, building systems, and site workflows to support successful startup and launch execution.
Drive proactive execution
Operate with a strong bias for action by identifying risks, solving problems quickly, escalating issues when needed, and driving accountability across stakeholders.
Ensure execution excellence
Maintain a high standard of quality and attention to detail across implementation activities, startup readiness, punch-list tracking, and operational transition efforts.
Communicate clearly and effectively
Provide consistent project updates, coordinate across teams, and maintain alignment with stakeholders throughout all phases of implementation and launch. What You’ll BringExperience in engineering, technical project management, automation engineering, industrial engineering, operations engineering, or related operational environmentsStrong project planning, coordination, and execution skillsDemonstrated ability to own and deliver complex projects while maintaining timelines, budgets, and quality expectationsHighly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-throughAbility to manage multiple priorities and drive execution in fast-paced industrial environmentsStrong collaboration and relationship-building skills across operations teams, construction partners, vendors, contractors, Global Tech, and internal stakeholdersAbility to read and understand engineering drawings and technical documentationLearning agility and the ability to quickly understand automation systems, warehouse operations, and operational workflowsStrong communication and problem-solving skillsSelf-starter mentality with a strong bias for action and ownershipCuriosity and excitement for automation, innovation, and delivering operational capabilities at scale for WalmartPositive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively in highly collaborative environmentsComfortable working on-site in active industrial and warehouse environments during facility startup and launch activitiesWillingness to work on-site at the assigned facility with approximately 10% travelNice to HavesPMP certification preferredExperience supporting automated warehouse, industrial, manufacturing, or logistics facilitiesExposure to automation systems, material handling equipment, or warehouse operationsExperience supporting large-scale facility launches or startup operationsFamiliarity with project management tools, CAD drawings, and engineering coordination processesExperience working in highly collaborative, execution-focused environments
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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- StockMinimum 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’
experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area.")Preferred qualifications()
We’re looking for a highly organized, execution-driven Manager, Automation Engineering to lead the implementation and launch of a large-scale automated warehouse facility for Walmart.
This is an on-site engineering role focused on ownership, execution, and technical project management within a highly automated warehouse and industrial environment. This individual will fully own the implementation of their assigned site, serving as the primary engineering lead responsible for driving execution, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring operational readiness through launch.
While this is not a construction management role, the position partners heavily with construction teams, operations partners, Global Tech, automation vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders throughout the site lifecycle. Success in this role requires strong coordination, communication, organization, and follow-through across multiple teams working in parallel.
The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, thrives in fast-paced execution environments, and can quickly learn and understand building systems, automation technologies, operational workflows, and engineering designs. This person must be capable of keeping projects on track, maintaining budget alignment, driving accountability, and ensuring a high level of execution quality.
We are looking for someone with a strong bias for action, curiosity, and excitement for automation and innovation at scale. This role is for someone who enjoys solving problems, building relationships, and working hands-on in an evolving operational environment where teamwork and ownership matter.
This is not a remote role. The position is embedded on-site at the assigned facility, and during the launch phase, your office may be located in a job trailer while the site is under development. If you like the idea of wearing a hard hat, safety shoes, and a safety vest to work while helping launch next-generation automated facilities, this is the role for you. What You’ll DoOwn site implementation and launch execution
Serve as the on-site engineering lead responsible for coordinating and driving the successful implementation and launch of an automated warehouse facility.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality
Maintain alignment across timelines, budgets, milestones, and execution quality to support successful site delivery and operational readiness.
Partner across multiple teams
Work closely with Operations, construction partners, Global Tech, automation vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to coordinate execution activities and resolve issues quickly.
Review and understand technical documentation
Read and interpret engineering drawings, layouts, specifications, and technical documentation to support implementation, issue resolution, and operational readiness activities.
Learn and support automation systems
Develop a strong understanding of automation systems, warehouse operations, building systems, and site workflows to support successful startup and launch execution.
Drive proactive execution
Operate with a strong bias for action by identifying risks, solving problems quickly, escalating issues when needed, and driving accountability across stakeholders.
Ensure execution excellence
Maintain a high standard of quality and attention to detail across implementation activities, startup readiness, punch-list tracking, and operational transition efforts.
Communicate clearly and effectively
Provide consistent project updates, coordinate across teams, and maintain alignment with stakeholders throughout all phases of implementation and launch. What You’ll BringExperience in engineering, technical project management, automation engineering, industrial engineering, operations engineering, or related operational environmentsStrong project planning, coordination, and execution skillsDemonstrated ability to own and deliver complex projects while maintaining timelines, budgets, and quality expectationsHighly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-throughAbility to manage multiple priorities and drive execution in fast-paced industrial environmentsStrong collaboration and relationship-building skills across operations teams, construction partners, vendors, contractors, Global Tech, and internal stakeholdersAbility to read and understand engineering drawings and technical documentationLearning agility and the ability to quickly understand automation systems, warehouse operations, and operational workflowsStrong communication and problem-solving skillsSelf-starter mentality with a strong bias for action and ownershipCuriosity and excitement for automation, innovation, and delivering operational capabilities at scale for WalmartPositive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively in highly collaborative environmentsComfortable working on-site in active industrial and warehouse environments during facility startup and launch activitiesWillingness to work on-site at the assigned facility with approximately 10% travelNice to HavesPMP certification preferredExperience supporting automated warehouse, industrial, manufacturing, or logistics facilitiesExposure to automation systems, material handling equipment, or warehouse operationsExperience supporting large-scale facility launches or startup operationsFamiliarity with project management tools, CAD drawings, and engineering coordination processesExperience working in highly collaborative, execution-focused environments
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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- StockMinimum 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’
experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area.")Preferred qualifications()
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This position is listed as part time and able to be worked remotely.