Specialist 5, Employee Communications

About the Company

At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Responsibilities

• Translate written documents and presentations from English to Thai (and occasionally Thai to English), ensuring clarity, accuracy, and contextual relevance.
• Provide real-time interpretation during meetings, training sessions, audits, and cross-site collaborations.
• Ensure translations maintain accuracy, clarity, and contextual relevance, including engineering and manufacturing terminology.
• Collaborate with communications and HR teams to support bilingual communication needs and ensure alignment with company goals and values.
• Review and edit translated materials for consistency, grammar, and adherence to company standards; review and proofread translated materials for quality assurance.
• Maintain and update a translation glossary to ensure consistency of terms.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive operational and personnel information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Translation, Communications, Engineering, or a related field; certification in professional translation/interpretation is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional translation or interpretation experience, preferably in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Fluent in Thai and English (spoken and written), with strong grammar and comprehension skills.
• Familiarity with terminology related to electronics, mechanical engineering, or data storage technologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and translation tools (e.g., SDL Trados, MemoQ) is preferred.
• Experience working in a multinational manufacturing company and understanding of ISO standards, lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma terminology.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills and ability to adapt language for different audiences (technicians, engineers, executives).

Skills

• Translation and interpretation (Thai ↔ English) for business, HR, and technical content.
• Use of translation tools (SDL Trados, MemoQ) and maintenance of term glossaries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for preparing and editing documents and presentations.
• Ability to handle confidential information and adapt language for diverse audiences.

Additional Information

WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive. WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request; include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title.

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