Technical Interpreter 3 — Japanese and English

Job overview

The Technical Interpreter 3 role is onsite at the Tesla Gigafactory in Reno, NV. Compensation is not specified. The interpreter supports communication between Japanese and local personnel, including technical manufacturing and engineering discussions. The role provides accurate spoken interpretation and written translation across technical and non-technical settings, helping personnel communicate clearly during production work, meetings, and project activities. It also contributes to team capability by sharing terminology, training and mentoring other translators, and assisting with coordination when business needs arise.

What you'll do

• Interpret in onsite, one-to-one, group, and online settings
• translate documents between Japanese and English
• use relevant technical terminology
• maintain confidentiality and impartiality
• share terminology with fellow translators
• guide and train translators and develop training materials
• support staff coordination, planning, scheduling, and improvement activities
• assist with presentations and equipment or software research.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

technical interpreter

japanese-english

manufacturing

engineering

technical documents

simultaneous interpreting

consecutive interpreting

translator training

reno nv

tesla gigafactory

sunrise systems

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Long-term hotel stay with kitchen and daily shuttle service for the contract duration
• reasonable round-trip economy airfare or mileage/gas reimbursement at the beginning and end of the contract.

Why this role

Requires Japanese-English bilingual proficiency at ILR Level 4+ in the non-native language and five or more years of relevant interpreting experience. High school diploma or GED required; interpreting or translation certification is preferred but not required. Long-term hotel stay and daily shuttle service are offered to the hired contractor.

About the employer

Sunrise Systems Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing. Sector: 33.