Spanish Translator - Translating And Narrating Technical Content

TEKsystems • Vernon Hills, IL

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About The Position

The Spanish Translator position at TEKsystems involves translating and narrating technical content, specifically in the automotive industry. The role requires proficiency in both Spanish and English, with a focus on accuracy and clarity in technical translations. The translator will work with various Microsoft products and authoring tools to ensure that translated content is properly formatted and organized for e-learning modules. This hybrid role allows for some flexibility in location, requiring in-person attendance once a week in either Appleton, Wisconsin, or Vernon Hills, Illinois.

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of professional experience translating technical content, including documents, manuals, reports, and other technical materials.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Ability to travel to either our client's Tech Center in Appleton, WI, or Vernon Hills, IL, a few times a month to record narrations.
• Fluent in both Spanish and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Strong technical translation experience, preferably in the collision repair or automotive industry.
• Professional voice-over or narration experience in Spanish, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and confidently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat for document editing and formatting.
• Experience with e-learning authoring tools such as Storyline and Captivate.
• Strong attention to detail, especially in technical content translation and audio recording.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the automotive industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate technical collision content from English to Spanish, ensuring accuracy and industry relevance.
• Provide clear, professional voice narration in Spanish for e-learning modules and instructional videos.
• Upload and organize translated content in the company's authoring tools, such as Storyline and Captivate.
• Conduct functionality testing on Spanish and English courses.
• Perform daily project tracking.
• Follow detailed SOPs.
• Collaborate with the content development team to ensure translated materials align with instructional design standards and meet quality requirements.
• Edit and format documents using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint to prepare them for translation and narration.
• Use Adobe Acrobat to review and edit PDFs, ensuring accurate translation and formatting.
• Ensure all translations are technically accurate, error-free, and completed in a timely manner in accordance with the approved style guide and SOPs.
• Travel to collision industry events/meetings.
• Participate in professional development seminars/conferences.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees