Freelance Technical German Translator
TransPerfect
- Employment
- Freelance
About the role
Are you passionate about technology and ready to leverage your language skills? Join our growing freelance team and help us deliver outstanding technical content to clients worldwide.
Your Role: As a freelance translator, you will work on a diverse array of technical documents in two main domains:
Domain 1 (Source: Chinese)
Automotive (including owner/user manuals)
User Operation (UO)
User Experience (UX)
Domain 2 (Source: English)
Electronics
Information Technology (consumer-facing materials, software UI, Doc/Help-UA)
Manufacturing/Industrial (consumer-facing and specialist guidelines)
What You’ll Do:
Translate and/or post-edit technical materials from Chinese or English into German
Ensure translations are accurate, contextually appropriate, and of high quality
Meet productivity targets, with an expected MTPE output of 600 words per hour
Who We’re Looking For:
Experienced technical translator with solid background in at least one of the listed domains
Native-level fluency in German and strong command of English and/or Chinese
Familiarity with MTPE processes and translation software/tools is a strong plus
Based in the APAC region
Ability to consistently deliver quality work within deadlines
What We Offer:
Flexible, remote freelance opportunity
Chance to work on long-term projects with an international leading team
Ready to Apply?
Send your CV, a brief introduction, and details of relevant certifications/experience to:
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