Mandarin Translator / Language Coordinator

Johnson Audio and Video Electronics Corporation; Tangob; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Audio and Video Electronics Corporation seeks a Mandarin Translator / Language Coordinator to bridge communication between Taiwanese management and Filipino staff. You will provide Mandarin-English/Filipino interpretation and translate documents, while also coaching local employees in Mandarin through basic lessons and learning activities.

You will support operations in electronics manufacturing, SMT, PCBA, assembly, production, quality, and engineering, ensuring clear, effective

Qualifications

• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese, English and Filipino.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience as a Mandarin Translator, Interpreter, Language Trainer, or similar role is preferred.
• Experience with Taiwanese management or employees is highly preferred.
• Manufacturing experience in electronics/ SMT/ PCBA is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide Mandarin-English/Filipino interpretation during meetings, trainings and daily activities.
• Translate company documents, emails, procedures, reports and materials as needed.
• Assist management and expatriate staff in communicating with Filipino employees.
• Interpret instructions and discussions between management and staff.
• Teach basic Mandarin to selected employees and develop simple learning materials.

Skills

Mandarin

English

Filipino

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teaching Mandarin

Coordination

Adaptability

Job description

About the role

The Mandarin Translator / Language Coordinator will support effective communication between Taiwanese/Mandarin-speaking management and Filipino employees. The successful candidate will provide Mandarin-English/Filipino interpretation and translation for daily business operations and will also assist in developing the Mandarin communication skills of local employees through basic language coaching and learning activities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide Mandarin-English/Filipino interpretation during meetings, discussions, trainings, and daily work activities.

• Translate company documents, announcements, emails, procedures, reports, and other materials as needed.

• Assist Taiwanese management and expatriate employees in communicating effectively with Filipino employees.

• Interpret instructions, concerns, and discussions between management and local employees.

• Support communication during meetings, site activities, trainings, and other company events.

• Conduct basic Mandarin language lessons for selected Filipino employees.

• Develop simple learning materials focused on workplace Mandarin, including commonly used words, phrases, greetings, instructions, and expressions.

• Teach local employees basic Mandarin phrases that can be used when communicating with Taiwanese supervisors and management.

• Assist in translating technical and operational discussions related to electronics manufacturing, SMT, PCBA, assembly, testing, production, quality, and engineering.

• Help bridge communication gaps between Taiwanese and Filipino employees on the production floor and in office departments.

About you

• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese, English, and Filipino.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Experience as a Mandarin Translator, Interpreter, Language Trainer, or similar role is preferred.

• Experience working with Taiwanese management or employees is highly preferred.

• Manufacturing experience is an advantage, particularly in electronics, SMT, PCBA, or similar industries.

• Able to communicate professionally with both management and rank-and-file employees.

• Patient and comfortable teaching Mandarin to beginners.

• Strong interpersonal and coordination skills.

• Adaptable and comfortable working in a start‑up manufacturing environment.