Elite Asia is a communication services provider specializing in written translation, transcription, and interpretation in languages. With representative offices, language partners, and translators located in worldwide, Elite Asia helps businesses establish a presence in the language community while maintaining their unique voice and image. Whether it's creating materials for new clients or translating internal business communications, Elite Asia ensures clear and concise translations to facilitate business growth.
Industry: Engineering & Oil & Gas
Location: Malaysia (On-site as needed)
Type: Freelance / Project-Based
We are looking for highly skilled language professionals to join our team for upcoming technical projects in the engineering and oil & gas sectors. If you have proven experience in technical translation and are based in Malaysia, we’d love to hear from you.
Position 1: English > Chinese (Taiwan) Translator
Responsibilities:
- Translate technical documents from English to Traditional Chinese (Taiwan)
- Ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and adherence to industry-specific terminology
- Meet deadlines and maintain quality under tight timelines
- Collaborate with editors and project teams as needed
Requirements:
- Native or near-native fluency in Traditional Chinese (Taiwan)
- Strong command of English
- Based in Malaysia
- Minimum 3 years of technical translation experience in engineering and oil & gas
- Familiarity with industry-specific terminology
- CAT tool proficiency (e.g., Trados, MemoQ) is preferred
Position 2: Chinese (Taiwan) Language Editor
Responsibilities:
- Review and revise translated documents for linguistic and technical accuracy
- Manage sensitive and confidential documentation with discretion
- Ensure consistency in style, tone, and terminology across documents
- Provide face-to-face support to the team as needed (location flexibility within Malaysia)
- Coordinate with translators, project managers, and engineers to clarify content and context
Requirements:
- Strong experience in editing technical materials in Traditional Chinese (Taiwan)
- Based in Malaysia and available for on-site collaboration
- Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive materials
- Excellent eye for detail and linguistic accuracy
- Background in engineering or oil & gas documentation preferred
How to Apply:
Please send your CV, portfolio or samples, and rate per day to [talents@eliteasia.co].
Kindly specify the position you are applying for in the subject line:
“Translator – EN>ZH (TW) – Malaysia” or “Editor – ZH (TW) – Malaysia”
Job Type: Freelance
Experience:
- Editor: 4 years (Preferred)
- Translation: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Chinese (Taiwan) (Preferred)
Location:
- Kuala Lumpur (Preferred)
Expected Start Date: 08/01/2025