About the role#
The Automated Pickup and Delivery (APD) internship is an 11-week program during the summer of 2027. You will work on real-world automation and fulfillment problems that impact throughput, labor efficiency, and system availability. Interns join one of three focus areas: Process Engineering, Integration and Implementation, or Stability and Scalability. You will contribute to projects that improve how automation is designed, deployed, operated, and scaled across Walmart stores.
What you'll do#
- Analyze operational workflows to identify bottlenecks and improve throughput.
- Evaluate process changes and their impact on capacity and efficiency.
- Support site launch planning and track readiness milestones.
- Review site layouts and identify gaps between design and real-world store usage.
- Develop tools, documentation, or feedback loops to improve system adoption.
- Analyze downtime, failure modes, and recovery processes to improve system reliability.
- Build data-backed recommendations to improve processes, designs, or operational outcomes.
- Use simulation, analysis, and structured problem-solving to evaluate tradeoffs.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in automation, robotics, operations, or large-scale systems.
- Proficiency with Excel or Sheets.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with coding or simulation tools is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Bentonville, Arkansas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.
About Walmart Global Tech
Walmart Global Tech develops software and data solutions for Walmart, Sam's Club, and Walmart International. The organization employs over 15,000 people and focuses on retail technology, cybersecurity, and supply chain systems. Its primary office is located in Bentonville, Arkansas. The company operates as a public entity.
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