Technical Translator (Chinese) - Production Support

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Technical Translator (Chinese) providing interpretation and translation to support manufacturing production teams and manage translation resources.

Provide accurate consecutive interpretation between English-speaking production, engineering, and leadership teams and Mandarin-speaking equipment installation, commissioning, and technical personnel
Translate technical documents, work instructions, SOPs, manuals, specifications, and process documentation supporting equipment installation, ramp, and ongoing operations across multiple programs
Partner directly with engineering and production teams to ensure precise communication of technical requirements, troubleshooting, process parameters, and safety information
Own the language-support bench: source, onboard, schedule, and quality-manage both permanent staff translators and temporary/contract interpreters as needs change
Establish and maintain translation standards, terminology glossaries, and quality expectations for manufacturing equipment, process, and production terminology
Embed on the production floor as needed during critical installation, commissioning, training, and ramp phases, and escalate communication risks that could impact safety, quality, or schedule
Maintain strict confidentiality of proprietary processes and equipment details while supporting continuous improvement and operational standards
Scale interpreter coverage up or down across multi-year equipment and production activities while driving continuous improvement in language-support processes

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (chemical, materials, mechanical, electrical, or other engineering discipline)
Native or near-native fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) and professional fluency in English (spoken and written)
2+ years of professional experience in technical interpretation, technical translation, or a closely related technical communication role
Ability to work on-site in an industrial manufacturing environment
Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 25 pounds unassisted, and work around industrial equipment and chemicals
Willingness to support extended hours, weekends, and varying shifts as required during critical installation and ramp periods
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in chemical engineering, materials science, or a related technical field
Prior experience supporting manufacturing, chemical process, equipment installation, commissioning, or high-volume production environments
Experience sourcing, onboarding, or quality-managing permanent staff and temporary/contract technical personnel
Strong ability to rapidly learn complex technical processes and convey them accurately under time pressure
Familiarity with lean manufacturing, production metrics (yield, throughput, OEE), or industrial/chemical process environments
Demonstrated organizational skills and comfort operating in a fast-paced, multi-shift production setting

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is scaling advanced manufacturing across multiple programs and has a multi-year need for technical language support with Chinese-speaking equipment, installation, and process teams. We are seeking a permanent Technical Translator to set translation standards, provide high-quality interpretation and translation, and build/manage a mix of permanent and temporary Mandarin translators as demand scales.