Tokyo
TransPerfect
Full time
Localization EngineerOur greatest asset is our people, and nothing is more important to us than ensuring that everyone knows that. Each of our 100+ offices has its own individual identity, and each also has its own unique rewards.
OVERVIEW
Localization Engineers are technically skilled, experienced individuals with a desire to troubleshoot and create solutions for technical production issues including Translation Memory management, script development for data manipulation, and defining strategies for project executions.
The successful candidate is a team player who thrives in a fast-paced work environment, working alongside our Localization Engineers and Technology Project Managers to develop creative solutions for handling complicated files and workflows. S/he is self-motivated to learn and become an expert in localization and our company's technology products.
DESCRIPTION
- Provide daily, project-based technical support to production and sales departments
- Facilitate company-wide technology rollouts
- Assist project managers and linguists in troubleshooting issues related to the translation process
- Validate new features in our CAT tool, TM Server and Analysis Package products
- Manage Translation Memories (TMs)
- Analyze web sites and applications for localization potential, identifying key points to be considered during the localization process
- Automate file analysis, parsing, and filtering
- Write scripts and/or macros in various programming languages to automate repetitive tasks performed by project managers
- Prepare various file types for the localization process (including re-coding and script writing as needed) to ensure compliance with clients' requirements and integrity of data
- Collaborate with project managers and internal sales to provide input during pre-sale planning of projects
- Provide quotes on new, large-scale projects for sales and production upon request
- Work closely with Software Product Managers to: