Freelance Technical German Translator
TransPerfect · Remote job · posted Jan 5, 2026
Open to candidates in 29 countries
Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Macao SAR China, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam
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What this role actually asks for
Extracted by RemoteHuntMust have
- •Native-level fluency in German
- •Strong command of English and/or Chinese
- •Experience translating technical documents
- •Familiarity with MTPE processes
- •Familiarity with translation software/tools
Nice to have
- •Experience in Automotive domain
- •Experience in Electronics domain
- •Experience in Information Technology domain
- •Experience in Manufacturing/Industrial domain
Languages required
The full posting
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 Ready to Apply? Send your CV, a brief introduction, and details of relevant certifications/experience to: yichun.zhang@transperfect.com
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