Communication Skills, English Language, Establish Priorities, Interpersonal Skills, Japanese Language, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Powertrain, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Proofreading, Research & Development (R&D), SDL Trados, Team Player, Technical Support, Testing, Time Management, Translation Services, Writing Skills
Introduction
This position is a dual role involving both translation and interpretation tasks. The role offers an increased bill rate during interpretation duties.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in Japanese/English translation and vice versa.
- Excellent language skills in both Japanese and English.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to foster effective teamwork and adapt to the company's culture.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with translation software, such as TRADOS.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong planning and prioritization skills to meet deadlines.
- Proven professionalism and judgment when interfacing with associates at all levels.
- Interpret spoken communication accurately and neutrally, supporting technical terminology related to R&D.
- Maintain confidentiality of all company R&D information.
- Prior work experience at client or in client's industry.
Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in automotive or technical R&D translation.
- Familiarity with the company's specific terminology and processes.
- Experience in consecutive/simultaneous interpretation in business settings.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Translate and proofread vehicle specification books related to R&D.
- Translate and proofread test procedure materials and various technical reports related to R&D.
- Collaborate with the Translation Group in R&D to enhance the translation job system.
- Support updating the Powertrain terminology of R&D.
- Facilitate meetings between Japanese and English speakers with consecutive/simultaneous interpretation.
- Assist during meetings, presentations, Q&A, and site visits, clarifying speaker intent when necessary without adding opinion.
For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.