Automation Engineer I — Build Robotic Workflows

Courser; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Volunteer time

Job summary

Courser is hiring an Automation Development Engineer I to design, build, and test automation solutions that reduce manual work across the organization. You’ll write scripts, workflows, and automations under senior guidance, gaining hands-on experience with modern automation tools and technologies.

You’ll collaborate with IT, engineering, and operations teams to deliver reliable automations that boost efficiency and improve business processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related field; internships or certifications in automation are a plus.
• 0-2 years of experience in software development, scripting, or process automation; internship or academic project experience will be considered.
• Familiarity with one or more programming or scripting languages (e.g., Jinja2, JavaScript, PowerShell, or VBA).
• Exposure to automation tools or platforms (e.g., Rewst, Power Automate, or n8n) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and test automation workflows based on documented requirements and specifications.
• Build automation solutions using tools such as Rewst, Power Automate, Thread, and others.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to translate business requirements into functional, well-designed automation solutions.
• Assist in identifying processes and workflows that are strong candidates for automation.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code that follows established coding standards and best practices.
• Perform unit testing and debugging of automation solutions to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Support the deployment of automation solutions into production environments under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Monitor automated processes, troubleshoot issues, and apply fixes to maintain performance and uptime.
• Document automation designs, workflows, configurations, and technical procedures for future reference.
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve the quality of automation solutions.
• Assist with maintaining and enhancing existing automations as business needs evolve.
• Learn and apply new automation tools, platforms, and programming techniques to continually expand technical skills.
• Track and report the status of assigned tasks, escalating blockers to senior team members as needed.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and validate solutions.
• Follow company policies, data security protocols, and compliance standards in all automation work.

Skills

Jinja2

JavaScript

PowerShell

VBA

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information technology

Tools

Rewst

Power Automate

n8n

Job description

Courser is hiring an Automation Development Engineer I to design, build, and test automation solutions that reduce manual work across the organization. You’ll write scripts, workflows, and automations under senior guidance, gaining hands-on experience with modern automation tools and technologies.

You’ll collaborate with IT, engineering, and operations teams to deliver reliable automations that boost efficiency and improve business processes.