German into English - Patent Translators

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of Intellectual Property services is seeking freelance translators to focus on patent translations in technical fields. Successful candidates will have native language proficiency in English and German and specific expertise in areas such as Mechanical Engineering and Chemistry. The role offers flexible remote working arrangements supporting ongoing professional development and collaboration with top technology brands.

Benefits

Ongoing feedback on work quality

Work from home flexibility

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in patent translations.
• Ability to deliver high-quality translations.

Responsibilities

• Work on ongoing patent translation projects.
• Ensure accurate translation of technical content.

Skills

Native-level proficiency in English

Native-level proficiency in German

Communication skills

Education

University degree in an engineering discipline

University degree in translation

Tools

CAT tools (Trados Studio)

Job description

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Client:

RWS Group

Location:

preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

German into English Patent Linguists - Freelance Opportunity

RWS is seeking freelance translators and proofreaders to establish a long-term collaboration for ongoing patent translation projects with the world’s leading technology brands.

We are looking for linguists with subject matter expertise primarily in Mechanical Engineering, Optics/Physics, Chemistry, and Electronics to work on Intellectual Property content. We also welcome applicants with experience in other technical fields related to patents.

If you have experience in patent translation, a commitment to delivering the highest quality, and excellent communication skills, we would love to hear from you!

? Job Type: Freelance Collaboration

? Requirements:

• Native-level proficiency in English and German

• University degree in an engineering discipline and/or a degree in translation

• Minimum of 2 years experience in patent translations

• Ability to work with CAT tools (Trados Studio)

? Our offer:

• Ongoing feedback on your work to maintain the highest quality

• Working with the world’s number one Intellectual Property services company

• Remote, work from home

? About RWS:

RWS Holdings plc is the world’s leading provider of technology-enabled language, content management and Intellectual Property services. We help our customers to connect with and bring new ideas to people globally by communicating business critical content at scale and enabling the protection and realization of their innovations.

Our vision is to help organizations interact effectively with people anywhere in the world by solving their language, content and market access challenges through our collective global intelligence, deep expertise and smart technology.

Customers include 90 of the globe’s top 100 brands, the top 10 pharmaceutical companies and 18 of the top 20 patent filers worldwide. Our client base spans Europe, Asia Pacific, and North and South America across the technology, pharmaceutical, medical, legal, chemical, automotive, government and telecommunications sectors, which we serve from offices across five continents.

Founded in 1958, RWS is headquartered in the UK and publicly listed on AIM, the London Stock Exchange regulated market (RWS.L).

For further information, please visit: www.rws.com

? Application Process:

Please apply to the opportunity with your CV in English language.

After CV review and pre-selection, candidates will be asked to complete a translation test and due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only be able to reply to the shortlisted candidates.

RWS embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunity, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. RWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RWS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability or sexual orientation. RWS will not tolerate discrimination based on any of these characteristics.

Every RWS story starts with an application and our aim is to ensure every applicant has a world-class experience at every step. We are an equal opportunity employer where we promote diversity and inclusion and our assessment process is designed for you to showcase your experience, skills and fit to our values. When you apply for a role at RWS, anywhere in the world, we want you to have the opportunity to understand who we are, what we do for our clients and to meet with people who will inspire you and answer your questions. At no stage will RWS ask an applicant to pay for any aspect of your assessment, on-boarding or training.

Thank you very much for your interest.

For any questions related to recruitment, please do not hesitate to contact