Junior Automation Engineer - Onsite

About this role

K Group Companies seeks a Junior Automation Engineer to design and build automation workflows, AI-assisted integrations, and internal tools using platforms like n8n and APIs. This hands-on role focuses on connecting disparate business systems, supporting client delivery engagements, and creating reusable solutions within a collaborative, family-owned technology firm.

What you'll do

• Design, build, and maintain automation workflows using n8n, APIs, and webhooks across business platforms
• Develop AI-assisted pipelines for document processing, classification, and data transformation
• Connect disparate systems (CRMs, ticketing, ERPs, communication tools) to enable seamless integration
• Support client delivery engagements through discovery sessions and technical solution implementation
• Create lightweight dashboards and front-end tools for non-technical user access to automation outputs
• Document workflows, integration maps, and configurations to ensure maintainability and knowledge transfer

What they're looking for

• Automation workflow design and implementation (n8n, Make, Zapier, or similar)
• API integration and webhook configuration
• JSON and REST API fundamentals
• Linux environment familiarity
• Clear technical communication and documentation
• Python or JavaScript scripting (working level)
• AI/LLM tool integration (OpenAI, Ollama, Anthropic, LangChain)
• Docker or self-hosted deployment experience

Benefits

• 100% onsite position in Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Team-oriented culture with genuine colleague relationships and collaboration
• Opportunity to work on diverse, real-world technology environments
• Clear growth path toward senior engineering role within the AI & Automation practice
• Company amenities including Team Zone arcade and community engagement
• 40+ years of established, stable company with family-owned values