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Reporting to the VP Service Delivery, the Localization Engineer will be a key player in the service delivery of localization operations to our customers. This role will support the project managers with the preparation of localization packages and the creation of tools to automate processes. Additionally, they will be a key part of the team to maintain standards and knowledge of CAT application within the company. The ideal candidate is used to dealing with file preparation tasks and back-conversion for a variety of file formats and with multiple different CAT applications. This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative and multicultural environment.

Typical Roles & Responsibilities

Processing data types across all languages to create translation packages for Project Managers and linguists to ensure translatable content is captured and target files as successfully generated.
Support and maintenance of localization technology applications
Assisting with project prepping: analyzing files to be translated/localized and providing accurate estimations to Project Managers
Researching new and existing tools and products in the industry and expand the team’s knowledge.
Training new and existing employees on using translation tools
Update and manage work instructions relating to CAT tool functions
Review workflows periodically to ensure most streamlined translation technology processes, methodologies and tools are in use
Development of tools in C#, VBA or Python for commonly executed localization preparation steps

Qualifications & Experience

  • University degree (BA, BS) and/or degree in Translation/Localization/Software
    Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Fluent in English (plus preferred one or more additional languages)
  • 2+ years of experience in localization engineering

Skills

  • Experience with CAT tools, Terminology databases and DTP applications.
  • Knowledge in tools for software and website localization, parser and macro creation, creation and compilation of Help and programming languages is a plus
  • Experience in preparing content for localization in the following formats: XML, HTML, INDD, DITA, JSON, Java properties, SRT, PO and Microsoft Office formats with or without embedded content.
  • Knowledge of other formats is a plus.
  • Able to apply regular expressions and confidently operate markup language as well as experience in the application of C#, VBA or Python
  • Ability to take initiative in resolving queries/issues
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Proactive and flexible team player

Start date – Immediately

Location – U.S,

Salary – according to experience

TOPPAN Digital Language is committed to equality in employment.