Senior Systems Engineer Logistics Open Systems

CVS Health; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the architecture, development, and integration of automated distribution center tech across our CVS distribution center network. You will work with Operations, Technology Services, Engineering, and vendors to deliver highly available, modernized solutions that support order fulfillment and inventory movement.

The role requires strong leadership, troubleshooting, and project-delivery capabilities, with focus on WES, WCS, AutoStore, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in enterprise apps, automation, or logistics tech.
• 5+ years experience with WMS/WES/WCS systems.
• Experience in 24x7 high-availability production environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier III support for 24x7 logistics systems.
• Lead root-cause analysis for automation incidents.
• Lead medium to large DC modernization projects.
• Create deployment procedures and testing strategies.

Skills

Enterprise apps & automation

WMS/WES/WCS experience

High-availability systems

Large-scale software implementations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoStore

Ignition HMI

PLC & controls

Job description

We're building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

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

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The 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.

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.

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

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