AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING
I have been regularly translating in many different areas of the automotive sector since 1999. The range of projects handled have been many and varied, ranging from 100 words to 250,000 words. My initial experience of this subject area and also my introduction to world of translation was when I worked as a project manager and team leader for a translation agency in South Germany managing the translation and publication of a large-volume quality management project for BMW, based in South Germany, which also included hands-on translation work.
Since then I have worked as a freelance translator on a wide range of automotive projects ranging from training documents, software specifications, parts production, tyre fitting machines through to motorcycle accessories and electric/hybrid vehicles.
I also translated the subtitles to the road movie "Dekker the Trucker", a journey from Hamburg to Casablanca.
I was admitted to the ITI as fully qualified member
in 2006 via the exam route on the topic of automotive engineering.
REFERENCE PROJECTS:
Marketing materials for trucks and commercial vehicles
Workshop training materials for repairs to electric and hybrid vehicles.
Warehouse handling and logistics
User/repair manuals for car related equipment such as car washes, tyre fitting machines...
Software/diagnostic codes
Two-wheelers
Marketing and technical specifications for motorcycle parts and accessories. For many motorcycle enthusiasts this is a lifestyle and accessories and clothing are equal in importance to the bike itself, not least due to the safety requirements. Translations handled include:
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clothing, e.g. motorcycle suits (specifications/technology/materials, wearer comfort), jackets, trousers, gloves
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fashion accessories, t-shirts, scarves
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helmets, visors, anti-fog visor inserts, in-helmet communication systems, motocross helmets
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joint, shoulder, elbow, knee, back, tailbone protectors
footwear, boots, socks
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workshop/maintenance tools and equipment, e.g. paddock stands, battery chargers, ratchet sets
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exhausts
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handlebars/grips
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brake discs and pads
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lights, indicators
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cleaning products: seats, helmet interior, carburettor
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2-way USB sockets for handlebar attachment for charging > various devices
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brake caliper repairs
E-bicycles
Workshop training materials for engines
Sales/marketing materials for vehicle lighting (on-road and off-road sector)
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