The Role
Review, adapt, and post-edit German-to-Spanish automotive and technical content for a global platform. Perform MTPE, translation, copyediting, QA validation, terminology and TM updates in CAT tools, respond to linguistic queries, and collaborate to maintain linguistic quality and deliver on-time localized content.
Summary Generated by Built In
As a trusted global transformation partner, Welocalize accelerates the global business journey by enabling brands and companies to reach, engage, and grow international audiences. Welocalize delivers multilingual content transformation services in translation, localization, and adaptation for over 250 languages with a growing network of over 400,000 in-country linguistic resources. Driving innovation in language services, Welocalize delivers high-quality training data transformation solutions for NLP-enabled machine learning by blending technology and human intelligence to collect, annotate, and evaluate all content types. Our team works across locations in North America, Europe, and Asia serving our global clients in the markets that matter to them. www.welocalize.com
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OVERVIEW
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Welocalize is seeking a passionate and culturally fluent Spanish linguist with deep knowledge of the automotive and technical sectors, as well as exceptional writing skills, to join our localization team. You’ll help shape compelling content and user experiences that resonate with Spanish-speaking audiences.
As a Product Linguist, you will review, adapt, and enhance a variety of content into native-level Spanish (Spain), ensuring an authentic tone and voice for a global platform. This role is a cornerstone of our Language Quality Program, requiring expertise in linguistic quality assurance, cultural adaptation, and collaboration with international teams.
Project Details:
Language Pair: German (Germany) > Spanish (Spain)
Task Type: Translation, Copy Edit, MTPE
Tools: Client proprietary tools (training provided)
Workload: 5,000+
Assessment: Grammar + Creative/Localization task via platform (completed in one sitting)
MAIN DUTIES
- Perform high-quality translation, MTPE, and copy editing tasks adhering to client-specific guidelines and timelines.
- Ensure accurate and culturally appropriate localization of technical content related to automotive and commercial vehicles, including high-voltage systems, vehicle operations, and safety instructions.
- Validate and implement corrections for QA check reports, adhering to specified terminology and style guides.
- Conduct terminology and TM updates within the client’s CAT tools (Trados Studio 2019 or above, and Phrase in the future).
- Respond promptly to linguistic queries, providing clear explanations and ensuring consistency across projects.
- Deliver on-time, high-quality work while maintaining open communication with the project team.
- Perform effective post-editing of machine-translated content, ensuring polished and natural results aligned with the source material.
- Collaborate with team members to uphold linguistic quality and drive continuous improvement
REQUIREMENTS
- Higher education in Translation, Linguistics, or equivalent professional experience.
- Proficiency in German (C2 level) and native-level fluency in Spanish (es-ES).
- Expertise in automotive, electric vehicles, and technical content localization.
- Proficiency in CAT tools.
- Strong MTPE, terminology management, and QA validation skills.
- Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
SKILLS
- Proven experience in technical translations with adherence to style guides and terminology.
- Ability to meet strict deadlines while ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- Familiarity with operational procedures, safety instructions, and legal/compliance content.
If this project sounds like something you'd be interested to be involved in, please forward us your updated resume in English.
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Skills Required
- Higher education in Translation, Linguistics, or equivalent professional experience.
- Proficiency in German (C2 level).
- Native-level fluency in Spanish (es-ES).
- Expertise in automotive, electric vehicles, and technical content localization.
- Proficiency in CAT tools (Trados Studio 2019 or above; Phrase familiarity).
- Strong MTPE, terminology management, and QA validation skills.
- Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with operational procedures, safety instructions, and legal/compliance content.
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