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# Director, Automation Engineering - Case Manipulation

- **Company:** Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
- **Location:** Bentonville, AR, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $260,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Computer Engineering, Enterprise Integration
- **Published:** August 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74347882-director-automation-engineering-case-manipulation

## About the Role

* Experience leading automation, robotics, advanced engineering, or supply chain technology initiatives at scale
 * Proven success managing complex technology portfolios and driving large-scale deployments from pilot through operationalization
 * Strong understanding of warehouse automation, material handling systems, robotics integration, and supply chain operations
 * Experience evaluating emerging technologies, conducting technical due diligence, and managing external technology partners
 * Demonstrated ability to develop technology roadmaps and influence enterprise-level strategy
 * Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to align engineering, operations, product, and technology stakeholders
 * Excellent executive communication skills and the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
 * Experience building and developing high-performing technical teams, 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 5 years' experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area. Option 2: 7 years' experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area. 3 years' supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Doctorate: Computer Engineering, Masters: Computer Engineering

## Description

* Define and drive the long-term strategy and capability roadmap for case manipulation automation across Walmart Supply Chain
 * Lead the evaluation, selection, and management of a portfolio of automation technologies, vendors, and strategic partners
 * Establish readiness criteria, success metrics, and governance processes to ensure disciplined progression from concept through deployment
 * Own the path from pilot validation to scalable, reliable operational deployment across the network
 * Drive enterprise integration and architectural alignment to ensure automation solutions operate as connected capabilities rather than standalone systems
 * Partner closely with Operations, Automation Engineering, Product, Global Tech, Safety, Reliability Maintenance Operations, and Procurement teams to align priorities and accelerate execution
 * Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of technical leaders and subject matter experts
 * Translate complex technical and operational findings into actionable recommendations for executive leadership
 * Evaluate emerging robotics, AI, and automation technologies to identify opportunities that improve performance, scalability, and operational resilience
 * Ensure solutions deliver measurable business value while improving safety, productivity, and the overall associate experience


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