Eaton Corporation is hiring a Transcreation Specialist for a part-time contractor role based in Budapest. You will ensure technical accuracy, correct terminology, and alignment with source content for marketing and technical materials translated from English into Hungarian, supporting our Language Services, Global Marketing & Communications, and product management teams.
What You'll Do
- Review translations from English into Hungarian for technical accuracy, completeness, and fidelity to source content.
- Confirm correct and consistent use of approved Eaton terminology and domain-specific technical language.
- Respond to terminology and clarification queries during the translation and review cycle.
- Contribute to terminology research and confirm or approve terminology that is not yet documented.
- Apply translation evaluation and quality assessment principles when reviewing translated content.
- Provide clear, concise, and actionable review feedback through Eaton’s translation management system.
- Approve the graphical layout of translated content after review feedback has been correctly implemented.
- Ensure accuracy and correctness only, without rewriting content or introducing stylistic or preference-based changes.
What We're Looking For
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering OR Master’s degree in Translation or Specialized Technical Translation.
- For a linguistic profile: Minimum 5 years of experience in proofreading technical content within the electrical engineering field.
- For a linguistic profile: Proven experience in technical translation review, technical proofreading, or translation quality assessment.
- For a linguistic profile: Strong background in translation quality assurance and review.
- For a linguistic profile: Solid understanding of translation evaluation methodologies.
- For a technical profile: Strong electrical engineering background and applied technical knowledge.
- For a technical profile: Familiarity with Eaton products.
- For a technical profile: Experience reviewing translations of engineering or product-related documentation.
Nice to Have
- For a linguistic profile: Experience with terminology management and controlled language is highly advantageous.
- For a technical profile: Familiarity with CAT tools and translation workflows is a strong advantage.
- Experience working with translation management systems.
- Familiarity with structured or corporate translation workflows.
- Experience reviewing translations in a multinational or industrial environment.
- High attention to detail and ability to meet review deadlines independently.
Technical Stack
- Translation management system (e.g., GlobalLink)
- CAT tools
Team & Environment
Supports Eaton’s Language Services, Global Marketing & Communications, and field product management.
Benefits & Compensation
- 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
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role based in Budapest, Hungary.
Eaton is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees.



