Technical Documentation Specialist

GROB • Bluffton, MN

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About The Position

The Technical Documentation Specialist compiles and formats technical manuals that support GROB equipment. The role involves reviewing, assembling, and refining existing technical materials—including engineering drawings, parts lists, and standardized procedures—into complete, accurate manuals that meet GROB’s internal standards and specific customer requirements.

The specialist works with engineering and project teams to identify and collect missing content, assess which procedures and components apply to the equipment being documented, and maintain version control and updates throughout the project lifecycle. Photos, illustrations, and diagrams are incorporated to improve clarity and usability, and materials are edited and standardized as needed.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and 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.
• Comfort working with drawings, parts lists, and structured content.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple manual compilation assignments concurrently.

Nice To Haves

• Degrees in Engineering Technology, Technical Communications, or similar disciplines are preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Compile technical manuals by gathering and organizing existing documentation, including standard procedures, engineering drawings, and parts lists.
• Ensure 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 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.

Benefits

• Vacation
• Health benefits
• Prescription benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Shift premiums

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree