Specialist 5, Employee Communications

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Thai to English Communication Translator to support cross-functional communication within our global hard drive manufacturing operations. This role ensures accurate and culturally appropriate translation of business materials, including content related to employee relations, HR policies, benefits, business strategy, and employee engagement from English to Thai, and occasionally Thai to English. This person must also be capable of providing live translation in small, meeting-type settings, facilitating clear and effective communication across teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Translate written documents and presentations from English to Thai (and occasionally Thai to English), ensuring clarity, accuracy, and contextual relevance.
• Provide real-time interpretation during meetings, training sessions, audits, and cross-site collaborations.
• Ensure translations maintain accuracy, clarity, and contextual relevance, especially in engineering and manufacturing terminology.
• Collaborate with communications and HR teams to support bilingual communication needs.
• Review and edit translated materials for consistency, grammar, and adherence to company standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, Communications, Leadership, etc.) to ensure consistency and alignment of translated content with company goals and values.
• Review and proofread translated materials for quality assurance.
• Maintain and update a translation glossary to ensure consistency of terms.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive operational and personnel information with discretion.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Translation, Communications, Engineering, or a related field. A certification in professional translation or interpretation is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in translation or interpretation experience, preferably in a manufacturing or technical environment.

PREFERRED:

• Fluent in Thai and English (spoken and written), with strong grammar and comprehension skills.
• Familiarity with terminology related to electronics, mechanical engineering, or data storage technologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and translation tools (e.g., SDL Trados, MemoQ) is preferred.

SKILLS:

• Experience working in a multinational manufacturing company.
• Understanding of ISO standards, lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma terminology.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Ability to adapt language for different audiences (e.g., technicians, engineers, executives).

Additional Information

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