Description

I'm John Madu, a professional German-English Technical Translator with over 8 years of experience helping global companies bridge language gaps across engineering, IT, and manufacturing industries.

I specialize in translating complex technical content from user manuals, engineering specs, and technical product sheets to software documentation, ERP systems, and CE compliance material all with accuracy, clarity, and context.

What I Do Best:

- German English Technical Translation

- Manuals, SOPs, and Instructional Documents

- Software & App Localization (UI/UX)

- SAP & ERP System Documentation

- Translation of Engineering Standards (DIN, ISO)

- Terminology Management & QA Review

- CE Marking & Regulatory Translation

Whether you’re a startup localizing your SaaS platform or a manufacturing company preparing multilingual safety manuals, I deliver crystal-clear, on-brand, and technically precise translations on time, every time.

Tools I Use:

- SDL Trados Studio

- MemoQ

- Wordfast Pro

- SmartCat

- Xbench

- Adobe Acrobat Pro

✅ Native fluency in English and German

✅ Comfortable with tight deadlines, technical accuracy, and confidential projects

✅ Background in engineering linguistics with a Master’s in Technical Communication

Industry field of expertise

Languages

German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

Remote
Technical Translator & Localization Specialist
October 2024 - Today (1 year and 8 months)
• Translated over 3 million words for global clients in mechanical engineering, automotive, and software development sectors.
• Localized user manuals, installation guides, and product datasheets for German manufacturers entering the U.S. market.
• Partnered with IT firms to translate UI strings, helpdesk scripts, and API documentation.
• Ensured accuracy and technical relevance using glossaries, CAT tools, and QA tools.
• Maintained NDA-compliant confidentiality on all proprietary content.
Translator Proofreading/Editing Translation English German Manual Software & App Localization
Ardent Solutions Inc.,
German Language Specialist – Engineering Projects
June 2019 - December 2022 (3 years and 6 months)
Cleveland, OH, USA
• Translated and reviewed German technical documentation for equipment used in oil & gas, civil, and electrical engineering fields.
• Assisted R&D teams in transcreating technical data sheets and process descriptions for bilingual field use.
• Standardized bilingual documentation across departments, improving readability and efficiency.
• Coordinated terminology validation with German-speaking engineers and technicians.
• Played a key role in a multi-year SAP system localization rollout.
Translation English German Technical Documentation SAP & ERP System Localization Translator Proofreading/Editing
Bosch Rexroth Corporation,
Translation Intern – Technical Documentation
May 2016 - May 2017 (1 year)
Charlotte, NC, USA
• Supported senior translators in adapting hydraulic and automation system manuals from German to English.
• Created and updated bilingual glossaries for internal use.
• Used SDL Trados to align translation memory databases and manage terminology consistency.
• Gained hands-on experience working with engineers to clarify technical ambiguities.
• Participated in QA reviews, achieving over 98% accuracy on final deliverables.