Project Automation Engineer – Manager

CVS Health; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 66,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

As a leading health solutions company, CVS Health is transforming its supply chain operations. We're looking for a Project Automation Engineer to drive automation across our distribution centers, ensuring efficiency and compliance. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, making it a great opportunity for a professional ready to make an impact.

Benefits

Medical plan options

401(k) plan including matching contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition assistance

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of engineering experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• 1+ years designing and implementing automation solutions.
• Experience with WMS and LMS.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative solutions for automating warehouse processes.
• Collaborate to integrate automation systems with existing platforms.
• Oversee installation and compliance of automation equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

PLC programming

Job description

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Strategy and Project Management Office is reimagining CVS’s Supply Chain and Specialty Dispensing Environment to serve customers no matter where they are on their path to better health. The future of CVS’s Supply Chain will be simple, efficient and utilize the latest in automation. In order to execute transformation, investments of ~$140m annually will be allocated to build new and optimal infrastructure, systems and automation throughout the retail and specialty network.

The Project Automation Engineer will play a key role in executing our transformation strategy. This role will support the delivery of automation projects including new distribution centers or fulfillment nodes and large infrastructure overhauls in brownfield locations. Success in this role will hinge on the individual’s ability to build healthy cross functional collaboration, communicate effectively, and apply strong organizational practices.

In this role, the ideal candidate will:

• Designing Automation Systems: Develop innovative solutions for automating warehouse processes including material handling, sorting, picking, and packing utilizing technologies such as robotics, conveyor systems, pill picking, unit of use dispensing, labeling and goods to person systems.
• System Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, IT, and logistics to integrate automation systems with existing warehouse management systems (WMS) and other software platforms.
• Installation and Commissioning: Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of automation equipment ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational requirements.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor system performance post go live, conduct functional time studies (MOST), identify opportunities for optimization, standards and efficiency improvements through data analysis and process optimization.
• Training and Documentation: Support the development training materials, process documentation, KPI metrics and provide training to warehouse staff on the operation process flow and maintenance of automation systems.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, 5S and safety standards related to automation equipment and processes.
• Operational Readiness Planning: Develop comprehensive operational readiness plans outlining the implementation strategy, deployment schedule, staffing requirements, training needs, and contingency plans to ensure a smooth transition to automated operations.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of engineering experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• 1+ years of experience designing and implementing automation solutions in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• 2 years’ experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and labor management systems (LMS)
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards
• 50% travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong technical skills in PLC programming, robotics, control systems, and industrial communication protocols
• Proficiency in CAD software for system design and layout
• Lean Six Sigma Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process/Systems Engineering or related field experience

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$66,330.00 - $145,860.00

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.

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 our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.

• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visithttps://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 06/30/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.