Author: Tina Siegel

Tina Siegel is an in-house English↔German translator and SEO (Search Engine Optimization) specialist at TE Connectivity, a global leader in connectivity and sensor solutions. As German Language Lead within TE’s global localization and SEO team, Tina manages the translation and localization of complex website and digital content from the company’s diverse business units — including medical, industrial, aerospace and defense, and automotive — ensuring linguistic precision, consistency, and optimized global reach. She collaborates closely with fellow translators responsible for the company’s French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, and Japanese web presences, bridging language, technology, and marketing to support TE’s international communication strategy. A native of Bavaria, Germany, Tina has lived in the United States for more than 17 years. She holds a degree in translation and interpretation for English and Spanish from Würzburger Dolmetscherschule, a federally recognized college for foreign-language professions. Before joining TE Connectivity, Tina worked part-time as a freelance German↔English translator, specializing in translation, proofreading, and transcription projects—including the translation of historical documents written in old German scripts such as Fraktur and Sütterlin. Alongside her freelance work, she held a leadership position in the commercial and residential property management sector, where she gained extensive experience managing affordable housing and overseeing day-to-day operations. In addition to her professional work, Tina volunteers as a tutor for Lern-Fair e.V., a nonprofit organization providing free educational support to disadvantaged students and adults in Germany. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and seven cats, magnet fishing, and exploring historic sites.