Freelance Technical German Translator

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