Technical Documentation Specialist

GROB Systems, Inc; Bluffton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Vacation

Health

Prescription

Dental

Vision

STD

Life

401K

Shift premiums

Job summary

GROB Systems, Inc in Bluffton, OH is seeking a Technical Documentation Specialist to compile and format technical manuals for GROB equipment. You will gather engineering drawings, parts lists, and procedures, then assemble them into complete manuals that meet internal and customer specifications.

This role requires a degree in a technical field, strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and proficiency in Word and Adobe Acrobat; AutoCAD experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical Field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to interpret engineering documentation.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Compile technical manuals by gathering and organizing existing documentation such as procedures, drawings, and parts lists.
• Ensure content is complete, consistent, and formatted to specifications.
• Assess applicability of procedures and components for the equipment documented.
• Integrate photos, illustrations, and diagrams to enhance clarity and usability.
• Edit and standardize materials to resolve inconsistencies or formatting issues.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to collect missing content.
• Maintain version control and manage updates to manuals throughout the project lifecycle.

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

AutoCAD

Job description

Bluffton, OH, US, Bluffton, Bluffton, OH

The Technical Documentation Specialist is responsible for the compilation and formatting of technical manuals that support GROB equipment. This includes the review, assembly, and refining of existing technical material—such as engineering drawings, parts lists, and standardized procedures—into complete and accurate manuals that meet both GROB internal standards and specific customer requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Compile technical manuals by gathering and organizing existing documentation, including standard procedures, engineering drawings, and parts lists
• Ensure all content is complete, consistent, and formatted to GROB and customer specifications
• Assess which procedures and components are applicable to the equipment being documented
• Integrate photos, illustrations, and diagrams into manuals to enhance clarity and usability
• Edit and standardize materials as needed to resolve inconsistencies or formatting issues
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to identify and collect missing content
• Maintain version control and manage updates to manual content throughout the project lifecycle

Education & Experience Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical Field
• Degrees in Engineering Technology, Technical Communications, or similar disciplines preferred

General Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to interpret engineering documentation
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to assess content applicability and make sound judgments on technical material inclusion
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word) and Adobe Acrobat
• Comfortable working with drawings, parts lists, and structured content
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD tools is desirable
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple manual compilation assignments concurrently

GROB offers a competitive wage as well as an excellent benefit package.

• Competitive wage
• Vacation
• Health
• Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• STD
• Life
• 401K
• Shift premiums

Application Information

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.