Freelance Technical German Translator

TransPerfect; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 21,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, remote freelance opportunity

Long-term projects with international前

Job summary

TransPerfect is seeking a freelance translator to join our growing technical content team. You will work on diverse documents in Automotive, Electronics, IT, and Manufacturing, translating from Chinese or English into German.

You’ll translate and post-edit, ensuring accuracy and contextual quality. Target MTPE output is 600 words per hour, with remote, flexible scheduling for long-term projects with an international leading team.

Qualifications

• Translate and/or post-edit technical materials from Chinese or English into German.
• Deliver high-quality, accurate translations with appropriate context.
• Meet MTPE productivity target of 600 words per hour.

Responsibilities

• Translate and post-edit technical documents into German.
• Ensure translations are accurate, contextually appropriate, and of high quality.
• Meet productivity targets with MTPE workflow.

Skills

German (native)

Technical translation

Post-editing / MTPE

English/Chinese proficiency

CAT tools

Tools

CAT Tools

Job description

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