In this role on the Store Automation team, you will be at the leading edge of technology development to reinvent the customer shopping experience. The impact you will make in this role will transform the retail industry and lead the way for how customers shop. Come join us on this exciting journey!
You will report to the Sr. Director, Automation Engineering. This is an onsite role based in Bentonville, Arkansas; a full relocation package is available, but we are not considering remote candidates at this time.
What you'll do...
Bring a Visionary Mindset: Combine technologies building blocks like image-based modeling, AI and machine learning, and physics-based modeling optimizing the customer experience and value.
Strategy: Identify, scope, and develop plans and new capabilities to use across the Network. Develop and integrate network wide technology building blocks for projects.
Process Flow Design: You will interpret information to measure the anticipated outcome of supply chain decisions, describe the typical tasks associated with using and managing suppliers, and understand issues and considerations for inbound and outbound logistics.
Hardware Design: You will lead, design, and integrate new stores hardware systems.
Project Management: You will be responsible for the stage-gate process for key development projects. This includes project management tasks, including identifying project risks and vulnerabilities, setting up communication and contingency plans, conducting project reviews, and building a strategic road map to identify and use relationships.
Continuous Improvements: You will develop methods for system improvements, establishing process controls, and leading change management for hardware design.
Engineering Economics: You will advise on a variety of financial tools, techniques, and approaches and help build business cases.
Standards: You will benchmark across the industry to include best practices and drive continuous improvement. Additionally, establish and maintain system development standards.
What you'll bring...
You have experience working in an interdivisional/interdepartmental setup.
You can develop proposed business cases for projects.
You evaluate relevant industry practices from an operations perspective and work to resolve obstacles to goals of several departments and can advise others to manage responsibilities.
You build internal and external partnerships and can help communicate shared goals and identify and address additional needs for the team.
You'll wow us if you have...
Experience developing and leading programs with the following tools and technologies:
Mechanical and/or Manufacturing Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Machine Design and/or Industrial Design
Industrial Controls Systems
Computer Vision Development
RFID
AI/ML Software Development
Six Sigma Tools
Industrial Electronic Product Development
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FEMA)
Benefits & Perks
Beyond a great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Who We Are
What started small, with a single discount store and the simple idea of selling more for less, has grown over the last 50 years into the largest retailer in the world. Each week, over 260 million customers and members visit our 11,695 stores under 59 banners in 28 countries and e-commerce websites in 11 countries. With fiscal year 2017 revenue of $485.9 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.3 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. It's all part of our unwavering commitment to creating opportunities and bringing value to customers and communities around the world.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.
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 https://one.walmart.com/notices.
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
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 4 years' experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area. Option 2: 6 years' experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area. 2 years' supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Masters: Computer Engineering
Primary Location...
702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
About Walmart
At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
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