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Position Summary
The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for the architecture, development, integration, support, and continuous improvement of CVS Health's automated distribution center technology platforms. This role serves as a technical leader within the Logistics Open Systems organization supporting Warehouse Execution Systems (WES), Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), AutoStore automation, industrial controls, conveyor systems, Pick-to-Light technologies, and Ignition HMI platforms across the CVS distribution center network.
The position partners closely with Distribution Center Operations, Supply Chain Technology Services, Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, and third-party vendors to deliver highly available solutions that support order fulfillment, inventory movement, automation orchestration, and operational modernization initiatives. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to drive complex projects from concept through production deployment.
Operational Excellence
- Provide Tier III support for mission-critical Supply Chain systems operating in 24x7 fulfillment environments
- Lead root cause analysis for production incidents involving automation, controls, integrations, or warehouse execution functions
- Analyze:
- Application logs
- Database activity
- Message queues
- Interface traffic
- PLC communication
- Vendor support diagnostics.
- Execute disaster recovery, rollback, and business continuity procedures as required
AutoStore Platform Leadership
- Support expansion, optimization, and operational readiness of AutoStore environments
- Partner with robotics vendors and operational teams to improve system availability and throughput
- Design infrastructure, controls, networking, and redundancy improvements supporting future AutoStore growth
- Assist with validation, testing, and deployment of new AutoStore functionality and infrastructure enhancements
Project Leadership
- Lead medium to large-scale projects supporting Distribution Center modernization initiatives
- Create technical documentation, deployment procedures, and testing strategies
- Coordinate activities across vendors, operations teams, infrastructure teams, and project management organizations
- Support capital investments and technology evaluations for emerging logistics technologies
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise applications, automation platforms, or logistics technology environments
- 5+ years experience with Warehouse Management, Warehouse Execution, or Warehouse Control Systems
- Experience supporting high-availability production systems in a 24x7 operational environment
- Demonstrated success delivering large-scale software implementations and system integrations
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (Highschool diploma plus 4 years relevant work experience)
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$92,700.00 - $203,940.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise applications, automation platforms, or logistics technology environments
- 5+ years of experience with Warehouse Management, Warehouse Execution, or Warehouse Control Systems
- Experience supporting high-availability production systems in a 24/7 operational environment
- Demonstrated success delivering large-scale software implementations and system integrations
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- High school diploma plus 4 years of relevant work experience may substitute for the degree
CVS Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CVS Health and has not been reviewed or approved by CVS Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision with HSA-eligible options, free preventive care, virtual care, and access to MinuteClinic services. Mental-health resources such as counseling support are emphasized, and coverage is often considered solid for full-time colleagues.
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 5% after one year and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan are consistently highlighted in Total Rewards materials. Feedback suggests retirement programs are a meaningful strength within the overall package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing offerings include up to 20 no-cost counseling sessions per issue, backup care, tuition assistance, and substantial in-store discounts, alongside broader wellness tools. These everyday perks expand value beyond base pay and can be especially meaningful for full-time schedules.
CVS Health Insights
What We Do
CVS Health is the leading health solutions company that delivers care in ways no one else can. We reach people in more ways and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and our nearly 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that’s managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications, or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
