Purpose of Role
The Spanish Translator is responsible for translating English Operator Guides, Service Manuals, and associated customer-facing English documentation into Spanish. This documentation includes information for newly built equipment and revisions to existing documentation.

Responsibilities

- After using selected machine translation tools, the Spanish Translator will proof-read that content for accuracy and linguistic consistency.
- Working with the Technical Writers, the Spanish Translator will ensure common and repeated usage of technical terminology across all documentation.
- Develop the lexicon for use throughout the Technical Publications Team.
- Master all related software.
- Take part in all project planning sessions to ensure the completion of all translated content is available by the appropriate shipping dates.




- Help to develop a regular translation review process to ensure that all English revisions are properly captured in the corresponding translated manuals.
- Working with the Technical Writing Team Lead, to update the Production Log spreadsheet with completed shipments and related information.

Qualifications

Education

- Diploma or Degree in Translation is preferred.
- ATA (American Translators Association) membership is desired or equivalent.

Experience

- At least 2 years experience as a Translator.
- Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
- Experience in a Parts, Engineering, or Technical Publications is an asset.
- Good computer literacy with experience using AI Machine Translation software, Adobe Acrobat, and MS Office is desired.
- Experience using graphics software is a significant asset.
- Experience with desktop publishing is an asset.
- Good mechanical aptitude is an asset.

📌 Spanish Translator (Santiago de Querétaro)
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📍 Santiago de Querétaro