Electrical (Automation) Engineer, Walmart Advanced Systems & Robotics
Offers stock purchase plans, and equity opportunities
Office located in Andover, MA
Engineering & technology hub of Walmart
Job no longer available
Engineering & technology hub of Walmart
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
Offers stock purchase plans, and equity opportunities
Office located in Andover, MA
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To revolutionize the retail industry through cutting-edge automation and robotic technologies.
Role
Who you are
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of professional experience, or M.S. in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of professional experience
- Experience designing AC and DC circuits for power panels (120VAC, 208VAC, 24VDC) and control panels (120VAC & 24V DC), safety sensors, E-stops, interlocking mechanisms, and PLC hardware
- Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical or another electrical CAD tool. Knowing a 3D mechanical CAD tool is a plus
- Proficient in generating schematic drawings, spec sheets, and assembly-level documentation (Bill of Material, wiring, and layout drawings)
- Systems engineering mindset with multidisciplinary experience (electrical and mechanical with a bit of software)
- Hands-on with electrical test tools such as multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, and Wiring skills - crimping and soldering
- Basic knowledge and familiarity with electronics components and circuit design
- Familiarity with NFPA 70 (National Electric Code), NFPA79 and UL508A
- Familiarity with NFPA 70E, (Electrical Safety in the Workplace) is a plus
- Familiarity with UL and CE compliance requirements is a plus
- Familiarity with RoHS and REACH compliance is a plus
- Experienced with ethernet, Profinet and Actuator Sensor Interface (ASi) is a plus
- Familiarity with PLC is a plus, Siemens PLC is preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional success
- Positive attitude, an initiator, and a go-getter with the ability to work in a tight schedule environment on multiple projects
- Experienced working in a cross functional and collaborative team environment, including both technical and non-technical interactions
What the job involves
- As we continue to grow, we are seeking an Electrical Engineer to help shape our state-of-the-art robotic inventory management system
- As Senior Electrical Engineer, you will work within the Structure and I/O Electrical Engineering team, on our storage and retrieval structure and I/O system. Areas of focus include
- The design and development of electrical power and control enclosures, custom cable assemblies and harnesses, building and testing prototypes, creating test plans for prototype validation and other system-level functionality, troubleshooting electrical system (120VAC, 208VAC, 24VDC, and ASi), and implementing findings on project or program-wide deliverables
- Responsibilities will span managing the lifecycle of our products, from conception to obsolescence, providing remote and on-site support, traveling to installation sites for troubleshooting, and working with vendors as a functional ambassador
- Acting as a subject matter expert, you will have an opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional product engineering and other teams within and across the organization
- Help conceptualize electrical design to meet product requirements
- Select components, develop block diagrams, wiring drawings, and one-line drawings for power distribution (3-phase 208VAC, 1-phase 120VAC) and control cabinets (24VDC, with SPLC and IOs)
- Build complete lists of parts required to design, develop, and manufacture electro-mechanical solutions
- Document electrical designs using AutoCAD Electrical and PLM (Propel)
- Build and test prototype control cabinets, custom cable assemblies, and harnesses
- Troubleshooting electrical power and control systems (120VAC, 208VAC, 24VDC, and ASi) with electrical safe practices, participating in root cause analysis and implementing project/ program/design-wide fixes
- Support field engineers and work with them to implement field-facing product changes and upgrades
- Contribute to developing functional processes, engineering and installation work instructions, and standardization guidelines setting up process-driven work environment
- Engage with cross-functional product engineering teams, manufacturing, supply chain, supplier quality, field quality, installation, commissioning & provisioning, and hardware services teams
- Create and release new parts and system specifications and related documentation, including ECO creation for releasing all product documentation to the PLM system
- The position may require one to be on-call at times, including holidays and weekends
- Domestic travel up to 25% to support field installation and site support teams. Visit vendors based on
Our take
Walmart Advanced Systems & Robotics is a division of Walmart focussed on building robotics and complimentary technology to streamline retail and fulfilment operations. Founded as Alert Innovation, the company has partnered with Walmart from the start, meaning it was no surprise when the retail giant acquired it in 2022.
The company's goal is to use robotics to replace labor-intensive processes, for example the gathering of requested items in fulfilment centers. Its Alphabot hybrid warehouse system provides automated picking that works alongside human workers, with robots retrieving items and delivering them to a picking station where workers can efficiently prepare the customer orders.
With such a unique position as a division of a major retailer, Walmart Advanced Systems & Robotics should benefit from insight into the fulfilment issues that will most benefit from robotics automation. With more projects in development, it will be interesting see what it tackles next in grocery supply chain automation or beyond.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Company benefits
- Medical benefits for you and your dependents (multiple health plan options, doctor on demand service, vision, and dental plans)
- 401(k) match & life insurance
- Stock options (employees receive annual grants of Walmart RSU’s)
- Unlimited paid time off and flexible work schedules
- Up to 12 weeks of parental leave
- Company holidays
- Discounts (employees receive Walmart discount cards for in-store and online purchases)
- Coffee & lunch (we have the best fresh roasted coffee and lunch is provided daily for our team in the office)
Company HQ
Andover, Andover, MA
Leadership
Bill Fosnight
(CTO & VP)Co-founded the company as Alert Innovation, working first as Chief Development Officer and later CTO. Remained as CTO after its acquisition by Walmart.
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