Localization Engineer

Transperfect; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k plan

Paid time-off

Life insurance

Long term and short term disability

Flexible spending account options

Accessible HR department

Job summary

Transperfect in Corvallis, Oregon is seeking a Localization Engineer to troubleshoot and create solutions for technical production issues. You will work with project management and sales to analyze websites for localization potential and ensure data integrity.

A Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years experience in a related field are required, along with expertise in various programming languages and localization tools. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years experience in a related field.
• Strong knowledge of computer languages and scripting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and localization tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze websites and applications for localization potential.
• Automate analysis and file parsing, plus related activities.
• Re-engineer components to accommodate localization adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with clients' requirements and data integrity.
• Interface with project management and sales, providing input.
• Support production and sales management as required.

Skills

Computer languages (VB, VBA, C++)

Scripting languages (Perl, ASP, Java, JSP)

Markup languages (XML, HTML, XLIFF)

Microsoft Office proficiency

Software Localization tools (Catalyst, Passolo, Silk)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college or university

Tools

Microsoft Office

Localization tools (Catalyst, Passolo, Silk)

Job description

Job Description

Localization Engineers are comprised of technically skilled individuals with a desire to troubleshoot and create solutions for technical production issues including TM management, script development for data manipulation, and defining strategies for successful project executions.

Position responsibilities

• Analysis of web sites and applications for localization potential and time/material requirements
• Automation of analysis and file parsing and filtering, plus several other related activities
• Re-engineering of some components (re-coding, and other technical changes to accommodate localization-related adjustments, script writing, as required)
• Ensure compliance with clients requirements and integrity of data
• Interface and coordinate with project management and art-graphics personnel, sales and customers; provide input to pre-sale planning and estimating of projects
• Provide support to production and sales management, as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college or university and 2+ years experience in a related field
• Strong knowledge of computer languages (VB, VBA, C++), scripting (Perl, ASP, Java, JSP) and markup languages (XML, HTML, XLIFF)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Internet software
• Knowledge of Software Localization tools (Catalyst, Passolo, Silk)
• Knowledge of Windows, Mac and Solaris Platforms

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Experience as a Software Localization Engineer
• 1+ year localization experience

Benefits

TransPerfect offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time-off, company sponsored life insurance, short term and long term disability, flexible spending account options, and a pro‑active and accessible HR department that focuses on the staff's health and happiness.