Bilingual Project Assistant

Overview

We’re hiring a Bilingual
Project Assistant to support day-to-day operations at a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing site in North Phoenix. This role is ideal for someone bilingual in Mandarin and English
, with strong coordination, communication, and organizational skills.

The position focuses heavily on translation and cross-department coordination (80%), with the remaining time supporting general administrative functions (20%).

• Location: North Phoenix, AZ (Onsite)
• Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire
• Relocation: Assistance available for the right candidate
• Visa: Open to OPT (3-year) candidates and E2 visa holders; H1B subject to company policy
• Pay: $25–$28/hr DOE

• Translate verbal and written communication between Mandarin- and English-speaking teams
• Act as liaison between engineers, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure smooth workflow
• Help identify issues and escalate to the appropriate team or manager
• Track project updates, timelines, and documentation to ensure timely execution
• Provide administrative support, including calendar management, meeting scheduling, and basic reporting
• Assist with internal documentation, status reports, and presentation preparation
• Support visiting executives or external partners with logistics and language interpretation as needed

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, engineering, project management, or similar
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in a multicultural work environment
• Organized and detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Bilingual fluency in Mandarin and English (spoken and written)
• Strong coordination and problem‑solving skills