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(USA) Director, Automation Engineering - Central Fill Pharmacy Network
(USA) Director, Automation Engineering - Central Fill Pharmacy NetworkWalmart • Bentonville, AR, US
(USA) Director, Automation Engineering - Central Fill Pharmacy Network

(USA) Director, Automation Engineering - Central Fill Pharmacy Network

Walmart • Bentonville, AR, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Position Summary

Walmart is transforming the future of pharmacy fulfillment through its Central Fill Pharmacy Network. We are seeking a visionary Director of Engineering to lead the design, development, and optimization of automated pharmacy fulfillment centers across the country. This role will be instrumental in scaling our capabilities, improving patient outcomes, and driving operational excellence through innovative engineering solutions.

What you'll do

  • Lead the engineering strategy and execution for Walmart's Central Fill Pharmacy Network, including automation, robotics, and systems integration.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, product, and technology teams to deliver scalable, efficient, and compliant pharmacy fulfillment solutions.
  • Partner with key stakeholders on capital projects, and facility design to ensure alignment with business goals and regulatory standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, accuracy, safety, and cost efficiency.
  • Enhance patient access to medications through faster, more reliable fulfillment.
  • Reduce costs and improve margins through automation and process innovation.
  • Support strategic growth in the Central Fill Network.
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations while maintaining operational excellence.

About the team

The Central Fill Pharmacy Network team is a cross-functional group of experts in engineering, operations, analytics, automation and innovation. Together, we design and operate high-throughput pharmacy fulfillment centers that serve millions of patients across the country. Our mission is to deliver medications safely, quickly, and cost-effectively—leveraging automation, data, and innovation to transform the future of pharmacy care. The team thrives on collaboration, continuous improvement, innovation and a shared commitment to improving health outcomes at scale.

What you'll bring

  • Proven experience leading large-scale engineering programs in healthcare, logistics, or manufacturing environments.
  • Deep understanding of automation technologies, robotics, and systems integration.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence across functions and levels.
  • Passion for healthcare innovation.
  • Preferred qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent (preferred but not required).
  • Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).
  • 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 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.
  • Primary Location

    2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America

    This position is based at our main corporate campus in Bentonville, Arkansas. We have an excellent relocation package to help you get here.

    Learn more about Bentonville : Bentonville, AR and related relocation information may be found on local resources.

    Salary and benefits : The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$260,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Other compensation for certain positions may also include stock.

    Notes on benefits

    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.

    For information about PTO and related policies, see Walmart notices and policy statements available internally.

    Note : The above information is intended 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 duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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