Freelance technical communication service provider since 2013

Guido Smets Technical Translations

My key qualifications include many years of experience in translation, editing, terminology work, and my keen interest in technology. But I also hold a degree from the University of Applied Sciences in Flensburg, Germany: "BA International Technical Communication" with a specialization in "Technical Translation".
After working with the automotive supplier Bosch in a permanent position, and extensive stays abroad, I started my own business in 2013. I have been working for direct clients and agencies from around the world ever since, giving me the opportunity to gain deep insights into various technical fields.
I am a member of ATA, the American Translators Association, BDÜ, the German Federal Association of Interpreters and Translators, and tekom, the German Society for Technical Communication. These organizations let me keep in touch with the industry and enable me to pursue professional development so I always stay up to date.
I care greatly about my clients. Quick responses to e-mails and on-time deliveries are a matter of course for me. Contact me today and I will be more than happy to help you.

Projects

  • Translation and revision of technical standards for the German Institute for Standardization (DIN)
  • Translation of manuals and process specifications for a medium-sized mechanical engineering enterprise
  • Content writing for a medium-sized automation technology specialist's website
  • Revision of manuals for industrial sorting equipment to improve both content and style
  • Translations for various communication channels (website, mailings, brochures, press releases, etc.) used by automatica, the world's leading trade fair for automation and robotics
  • Translation of technical specifications and press releases for a large European electricity grid operator
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Education

  • 15 years of experience

  • B.A. in Technical Translation from the University of Applied Sciences in Flensburg, Germany

  • Audio Engineering Diploma from SAE-College, Hamburg, Germany

  • Secondary schooling with a focus on mechanical engineering

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Professional Associations

  • American Translators Association (ATA)
  • German Federal Association of Interpreters and Translators (BDÜ)
  • German Society for Technical Communication (tekom)
German Federal Association of Interpreters and Translators, BDÜ
German Society for Technical Communication, tekom
American Translators Association, ATA
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Contact

Kampstraße 84, 22113 Oststeinbek, Germany

info@smets-translation.de  |  +49 40 2286 5777

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