Localization Japanese Translator

visit us at usa.siemens.com    |     learn more about us    |     view siemens speaks video    |     send this job to a friend We're Siemens, a global innovation company helping the needs of businesses, communities and employees right here in the US. From improving security at airports, to helping healthcare professionals make more accurate diagnoses of the heart, to reducing delivery time for forwarded mail and beyond, we're achieving the unexpected all because of our employees. Which is why we offer a work culture where ideas are free to fly, diversity programs that capture the strengths of thought rather than ethnicity, and mentoring and training programs that can take careers to new heights. And that's pretty inspiring. Because when you and 70,000 diverse minds innovate together, you can change the world. Imagine that. automation & control • building technologies • energy & power • financial services • hearing solutions industrial solutions • information & communication • lighting • medical solutions • transportation • water technologies Siemens is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. Localization Japanese Translator About Siemens PLM Software Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division, is a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services with 5.5 million licensed seats and 51,000 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Siemens PLM Software’s open enterprise solutions enable a world where organizations and their partners collaborate through Global Innovation Networks to deliver world-class products and services.  Duties and Responsibilities:  Responsible for translating, editing and doing linguistic reviews of user interfaces, technical documentation, and training manuals. Responsible for ensuring that translations comply with linguistic, cultural and industry norms as well as corporate special instructions and localization style guide.  Localizing software strings in various file formats using proprietary and industry standard software translation memory tools.  Preparing translated documents and files for publication or on-line presentation, including screen capture and placement, running scripts, and using common production and conversion tools. Participating in creating, updating, and maintaining in house technical glossaries, terminology databases and style guidelines.  Performing linguistic quality assurance for localized products. Fix linguistic software defects in the target-language software. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Target Language or Translation. Three or more years of experience in technical translation experience. Native Speaker proficiency in Japanese. Strong computer skills Ability to use desktop publishing tools as well as engineering, mechanical design, and product data management software. Experience Localizing in the IT workforce Experience with CAT tools Knowledge of HTML,XML, & JAVA Siemens PLM Software is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of its people