Technical Translator DE-EN (Job 05059) – Genoa, Italy (updated)

Our client produces and sells technologically advanced solutions for applications in e-Manufacturing. They have an in-house technical publication team which produces mainly technical overviews, online helps, developer and reference guides (APIs). They have a strong team-oriented philosophy which extends to close cooperation with programmers, developers and technicians.

They are currently seeking an experienced Technical Translator from German into English. This post runs from 1 October 2008 to 30 September 2009, with possibilities for renewing.
As a member of the Technical Publication team, your tasks will include:

• Translating technical documentation (online guides, manuals, etc.) for various products from German into English.
• Research and define terminology in cooperation with technical and product managers.
• Provide quality control for translations made by external suppliers.
• Perform linguistic analysis and correct interface errors in software modules.

Your audience will be Systems Integrators and similar technically qualified readers. All material must be written with a view to localisation.

Your experience
You must be an EU citizen or hold a regular work permit for Italy. In addition we require:

• Degree in translation or language studies.
• Degree or strong experience in a technical area (engineering, information technology…)
• Microsoft Office product use in both German and English
• Advanced Trados skills.
• Advaned Catalyst and RC-Wintrans.
• Basic familiarity with RoboHelp X7.
• Native English speaker.
• At least three years experience in the field.

Also desired

• HTML knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft syntax and terminology.