On-Site Technical Translator wanted!

Are you a technical translator with a passion for industrial automation and robotics? Do you thrive in dynamic, hands-on environments where your communication skills directly drive project success? If so, this might be the challenge you’ve been looking for!

About the position

We at Perido are now looking for an On-Site Technical Translator for our client. The position is based in Gothenburg.

Your daily tasks:

• Provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation for on-site robot commissioning and PLC debugging work
• Facilitate daily technical communication between foreign engineers and local teams regarding equipment docking, fault analysis, commissioning schemes, and project progress coordination
• Accurately convey technical instructions, operational requirements, risk warnings, and optimization suggestions to ensure high project quality
• Follow the entire process of industrial robot installation, calibration, program debugging, trajectory optimization, precision testing, and trial operation
• Respond quickly to on-site emergency technical communication, ensuring zero major translation errors in professional content
• Help promote the resolution and rectification of on-site issues
• Coordinate daily/weekly work plans for on-site staff according to project schedules alongside customers and site managers

Your characteristics

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, highly execution-oriented, and possesses excellent stress tolerance. You are meticulous, earnest, and deeply responsible in your work. Being adaptable and comfortable working on-site directly alongside engineering teams is key to thriving in this position.

Does this sound like your next exciting challenge? We look forward to receiving your application—apply today!

Qualifications:

• College degree or higher, preferably within Engineering
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience in technical interpretation/translation or automation environments
• Familiarity with technical terminology for machinery and equipment, basic principles of industrial automation, and common knowledge of industrial robot commissioning
• Fluent communication skills in English (both spoken and written), with the ability to clearly express and apply professional knowledge of industrial automation

Contract type and hours

Full-time assignment until further notice. Preliminary start 2026-11-01/ASAP.

Let us help you take the next step in your career

Our vision is to ensure that everyone thrives and feels engaged at work. With us, you will find a wide variety of assignments, where you can either be employed directly by a company or work as a consultant through Perido. We are one of Sweden’s largest consulting firms for professionals, which gives you many opportunities. As a consultant, you become an important part of our organization and contribute your expertise within our clients’ organizations. Read more about us at Perido: https://perido.se/om-oss/

You can find answers to most questions or concerns at perido.se/vanliga-fragor/. If you still cannot find what you are looking for, you are welcome to contact us at [email protected]. Please always include the position reference number 36030 in the subject line. Please note that we only accept applications through our website and that we are unable to provide updates on your application status or disclose the client company if it is not stated in the job advertisement.