Bidirectional Chinese/English Translation Language Lead

Chinese Translation Language Lead

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite)

Engagement Type: Full-time contract (12 months, with extension potential)

Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for a Chinese–English language specialist to support onsite translation and localization work for our client in Phoenix, AZ.

This role will serve as the primary on-site language specialist responsible for ensuring that engineering and manufacturing content originally developed in Traditional Chinese is accurately localized and adapted for English-speaking teams.

What you will do:

Localize and refine machine-translated content from Traditional Chinese to English and vice versa, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and usability for technical audiences.
Review and edit SOPs, training materials, and instructional documentation, and communication content related to semiconductor manufacturing and equipment operations
Collaborate closely with the training team onsite

Language Requirements

Translation/Post Editing: Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) <-> English
Ad Hoc/Verbal Translations: Mandarin

What we are looking for

Native speaker of Traditional Chinese with professional fluency in English
Experience with technical, engineering, or manufacturing content preferred
Demonstrated ability to improve and correct machine-translated technical content
Either 5 years of translation experience or an advanced degree with 2 years of translation experience
Willing to work fully onsite in Phoenix

Nice to have

Engineering or technical background
Experience with manufacturing or semiconductor-related content

Note: Semiconductor-specific knowledge is not required at the time of hire. Training materials and terminology resources will be provided as part of onboarding.

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