What Application Development & Maintenance contributes to Cardinal Health
Information Technology oversees the effective development, delivery, and operation of computing and information services. This function anticipates, plans, and delivers Information Technology solutions and strategies that enable operations and drive business value.
Application Development & Maintenance performs configuration or coding to develop, enhance and sustain the organization's software systems in a cross-functional team environment through adherence to established design control processes and good engineering practices. This job family programs and configures end user applications, systems, databases and websites to achieve the organization's internal needs and externally-facing business needs. Application Development & Maintenance partners with business leaders, investigates user needs and conducts regular assessments, maintenance and enhancements of existing applications.
The Software Engineer will support the manufacturing application Siemens Opcenter (formerly Camstar/MES) within the medical segment of the organization. As part of the medical device manufacturing application team, you will operate within a regulated, validated environment and ensure Opcenter supports compliant, efficient manufacturing processes.
What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
Works on complex projects of large scope
Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects
Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
Responsibilities:
Support delivery and ongoing enhancement of Siemens Opcenter Manufacturing Execution capabilities, including (but not limited to) electronic work instructions, equipment management, material management, genealogy/traceability, and process enforcement.
Assist in the implementation and sustainment of a global enterprise Opcenter solution, ensuring consistency across sites.
Build strong business partnerships and work collaboratively with cross-functional and technical teams.
Gather business requirements and translate them into functional specifications, technical specifications, and validation documentation.
Work with onshore/offshore development teams to execute configuration, customization, and solution delivery.
Collaborate with enterprise architecture, quality, and IT teams to ensure successful project execution.
Utilize SQL Server (experience with Oracle or other databases helpful) for queries, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
Understand and operate within regulatory validation frameworks applicable to medical device manufacturing (e.g., FDA, GxP, 21 CFR Part 11).
Configure and customize Opcenter MES modules, workflows, data collections, integration points, and UI elements.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred or equivalent work experience preferred.
5+ years of experience in software engineering, MES, or related technical discipline.
Working knowledge of two or more relevant technologies preferred (MES, ERP, integration platforms, SQL, etc.).
Experience with Siemens Opcenter (Camstar) configuration, architecture, and implementation.
Strong SQL Server experience; familiarity with Oracle, DB2, or similar database technologies is a plus.
Experience validating and documenting MES configurations or equivalent regulated system implementations within a GxP/medical device environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Anticipated salary range: $94,900 - $135,600
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 06/25/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred or equivalent work experience preferred
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, MES, or related technical discipline
- Experience with Siemens Opcenter (Camstar) configuration, architecture, and implementation
- Strong SQL Server experience; familiarity with Oracle, DB2, or similar database technologies is a plus
- Experience validating and documenting MES configurations or equivalent regulated system implementations within a GxP/medical device environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Cardinal Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cardinal Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Cardinal Health.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is frequently described as generous, including examples like multiple weeks of vacation, additional sick days, and in some roles even “unlimited” or untracked time off. Parental leave, paid holidays, and volunteer time further broaden the overall leave offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with added supports such as preventive care, telehealth/clinic access, mental health resources, and EAP counseling. Wellness programs and incentives (e.g., premium discounts tied to checkups or healthy lifestyle actions) add to the perceived breadth of healthcare-related support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match, along with programs like stock purchase/equity participation and charitable matching, contribute to a stronger total rewards picture beyond base pay. Additional financial supports such as disability coverage and early wage access also enhance the overall package.
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What We Do
Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. With 50 years in business, operations in more than 35 countries and approximately 44,000 employees globally, Cardinal Health is essential to care. We are navigating the complexities of healthcare and providing scaled solutions to help our customers thrive in a changing world. We strive to be a trusted healthcare partner by driving growth in evolving areas of healthcare, while building upon our distribution, products, and solutions to meet customer needs.
