Job Description
Job Overview:
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make and drives us to create the future of retail. We can’t do that without the best talent – talent that is innovative, curious, and driven to create exceptional experiences for our customers.
About the Team
The Grocery Automation team delivers automation solutions that unlock capacity, accuracy, and speed to deliver customer and associate value specifically within our perishable grocery network. We are modernizing and building an agile and predictable end-to-end network to deliver consistent customer experience at the optimal cost.
This role sits within Firm Engineering which manages the detailed design of new Automated Distribution Centers for the Grocery Network. In this role you will lead the 2D design initiatives for the center, collaborating with Architect, General Contractor, Material Handling Vendor, Maintenance and Operations partners. In addition, this role will manage the innovation initiatives for automation equipment, providing thought leadership on how to integrate best-in-class technology enhancements into the conveyance systems.
In this role, you will partner with our Stores, Supply Chain, and Delivery teams to develop an end-to-end operating model of the future. You will report to a Director of Automation Engineering, and leadership expectations will be discussed during the recruitment process. This role is located in Bentonville, Arkansas; a full relocation package is available, but we are not considering remote candidates. Anticipated travel for this role is 15%.
What you'll do:
- Automation System Design:
- Deliver a 2D layout that accounts for all detailed elements in a facility (storage racking & fire suppression, aisles & bollard protection, electrical and network requirements, etc.)
- Coordinate with the Material Handling Vendor on the detailed design for the automation system, and ensure facility modifications are coordinated with the Architect and General Contractor
- Develop an enhancement strategy for safety, maintenance and associate access within the automation system, and deliver a design solution for multiple upcoming facilities
- Scope and design innovation solutions with the existing Material Handling Vendor, and document software requirements when applicable to enable the system
- Leverage applications such as AutoCAD 2D, Navisworks and Revit to create and validate designs
- Innovation Design:
- Partner with industry technology leaders to incorporate MHE and Vision enhancements within existing designs to enable new capabilities for the Operation and Grocery Network
- Lead the integration initiatives for the enhancements into the existing MHE Vendor’s layout and logic
- Align on scopes of work, pricing, and acceptance criteria for innovation pilots, and partner with the legal and procurement teams to execute
- Operational Excellence:
- Leverage a front-line obsession to design end-to-end solutions that are fluid for the associate; ergonomics, ease of access, and an optimal work environment are critical to the associate experience
- Data and Digital Literacy:
- Apply data analysis and data modeling techniques to establish, modify, and maintain data models and associated components
- Use data analytics to inform automation system and process decisions for the facility
- Leverage applications such as SQL, MS Excel and MS Access to analyze data
- Partnership, Collaboration & Communication:
- Engage with team members on a periodic basis to establish credibility and analyze partner needs
- Organize thoughts and communicate articulately, confidently, credibly, and concisely within scope
- Independently assemble and prepare documents, materials and presentations that have a structure and logical flow and are based on relevant fact-based and data-driven information.
- Influence teams and leaders to take meaningful action based on recommendations
What you’ll bring…
- A Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Engineering – industrial/mechanical preferred, but open to other disciplines based on experience
- 4+ years of Engineering experience – Supply Chain fulfillment or distribution experience is preferred
- Passion about problem-solving
- Comfortability influencing others, managing team members, and getting support from leadership
- Understanding of construction technologies, including: architectural acumen, knowledge of refrigeration & fire suppression
- Previous work with BIM360, Navisworks, Autodesk Revit, and/or AutoCAD
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
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 (Paid Time Off), 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: 6years’ 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