Localization Engineer, EMEA

Thermo Fisher Scientific; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific seeks a Localization Engineer to provide engineering services on complex localization projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, roughly 5 years of experience, and proficiency in various localization tools and programming languages. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment with a mission to enable customers to create a healthier, cleaner, and safer world.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant formal qualification required.
• 5 years of experience in localization engineering or related field.
• Certification in localization engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services for complex localization projects.
• Manage localization tasks and troubleshoot issues.
• Deliver high-quality translations and ensure profitability.

Skills

Experience in Json

Experience in HTML

Experience in XML

Programming languages knowledge

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CAT/TMS tools (Wordbee, SDL Trados Studio, etc.)

Content Management Systems (Tridion, ST4)

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while advancing science through research, development, and delivery of life-changing therapies. Our work spans laboratory, digital, and decentralized clinical trial services, with clinical trials conducted in over 100 countries and ongoing development of innovative frameworks for clinical research.

Discover Impactful Work:

Provides comprehensive engineering and technical services on large and/or complex projects to analyze and prepare files, ensuring efficient and high-quality translations and implementation in the customer’s environment. Applies advanced technical expertise to maximize quality and profitability on complex projects.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience with Json, Resx, Vtt, HTML, XML (various types from different systems), Madcap Flare, Dita, Articulate, mp4, Captivate, etc.
• Preferred experience with CAT/TMS tools (Wordbee, SDL Trados Studio, MemoQ, Memsource/Phrase, XTM, etc.)
• Experience with Content Management Systems (Tridion, ST4)
• Experience troubleshooting localization and translation projects throughout their lifecycle
• Performing and managing localization engineering tasks
• Converting formats to translatable forms and back into original formats
• Experience with parsers and scripting
• Guiding project teams and external engineers on application conversion steps, communicating clearly
• Resolving tag issues in translated files
• Knowledge of programming languages (Python, C++, C#)
• Suggesting process automation and new tools
• Updating configuration/settings in TMS/CAT tools based on process updates
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Managing multiple projects effectively
• Understanding of languages and cultural nuances
• Localization engineering certification (preferred)

Technical Expertise: Utilizes localization engineering technical and professional knowledge, skills, and judgment to achieve results.

Education & Experience Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with approximately 5 years of relevant experience, providing the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Join our team of over 100,000 colleagues sharing values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. We work together to accelerate research, solve scientific challenges, drive innovation, and support patients. Apply today!

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected statuses.