Lead design, integration, installation, commissioning, and optimization of warehouse automation (robotics, conveyors, dispensing, labeling, goods-to-person). Partner cross-functionally to ensure operational readiness, training, documentation, safety/compliance, and continuous performance improvements post‑go‑live.
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.
The Specialty Engineering team is reimagining Specialty Dispensing Environment to serve customers no matter where they are on their path to better health. The future of the Dispensing Environment will be simple, efficient and utilize the latest in automation. In order to execute transformation, investments of ~$40m annually will be allocated to build new and optimal infrastructure, systems and automation throughout the 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 fulfillment centers or 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 dispensing 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 dispensing applications and other software platforms.
- Installation and Commissioning: Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of automation equipment, process and software ensuring compliance with BOP and 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.
- 5 years of engineering or processing experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- Experience implementing automation solutions or processes in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and warehouse operations.
- 50% travel required (Nationwide including Hawaii and Puerto Rico)
- Strong technical skills in PLC programming, robotics, control systems, dispensing process design and industrial communication protocols.
- Knowledge of CAD software for system design and layout.
- Lean Six Sigma Certification
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process/Systems Engineering or related field experience strongly preferred.
- High School degree required
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$82,940.00 - $182,549.00
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. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
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.
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