Position SummaryThe 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 Hours40
Time TypeFull time
Pay RangeThe typical pay range for this role is:
$92,700.00 - $203,940.00
This 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.
Great benefits for great peopleWe take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/03/2026
