Transcreation Specialist - German speaker

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we're accelerating the planet's transition to renewable energy and helping to solve the world's most urgent power management challenges. Eaton was founded in 1911. In 2024, we generated $25 billion in sales and serve customers in more than 160 countries.

We make what matters work.

EATON is hiring a

Transcreation Specialist - German Speaker

This is a hybrid position (3/2) based in Budapest, Hungary.

What you'll do:

Join Eaton's Translation and Copywriting Centre of Excellence (COE) to support our growing EMEA content needs. As a Transcreation Specialist, you'll deliver high-quality German-language transcreation and copywriting from English (US) source materials, ensuring brand consistency and excellence across all touchpoints.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide expert transcreation, translation, subtitling, and copywriting for brochures, emails, websites, and multimedia content
• Collaborate with internal teams and support them in using the Globallink translation platform
• Manage projects through established workflows, ensuring timely and high-standard delivery
• Implement reviewer feedback while maintaining coherence and brand tone
• Maintain and enhance Eaton's German terminology resources and translation memories
• Integrate SEO keywords into marketing content
• Coordinate with project managers and team leads to prioritise internal requests
• Act as a brand guardian, refining Eaton's German style guide in partnership with country and central marketing teams

Qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor's degree ideally with linguistics and translation background
• 1-3 years experience in translation or transcreation
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• English language knowledge minimum C1 level
• Native level German speaker (C2)
• CAT tools: Globallink / Wordfast preferred or other, experience with terminology management tools, theory of translation
• Ability to operate and deliver independently without day-to-day supervision and work proactively taking the ownership on the given scope
• Attention to detail and Reliability
• Customer focused
• Team player with excellent organization skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills

What we offer:

• Flexible Work & Benefits: Hybrid work model, annual bonus, cafeteria allowance, private medical and life insurance, eye-glass refund, AYCM partnership, and our internal reward system (E-Stars)
• Wellbeing Support: Access to comprehensive programmes designed to support your physical and mental wellbeing
• Family-Friendly Culture: Policies and spaces that promote work-life balance, including a family room, multi-prayer room, stretching room, and chill room
• Career Growth: Strong focus on internal mobility, continuous learning, and peer coaching to support your professional development
• Dog-Friendly Office: Bring your furry companion to work
• Wellness Activities: Join regular company yoga sessions to stay fit and relaxed
• Social Responsibility: Be part of a company committed to making a positive impact
• Employee Recognition: Celebrate your contributions on Employee Appreciation Day

At EATON we are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

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