Localization Engineer- fully remote!

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Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll discover impactful work innovative thinking and a culture dedicated to working the right way for the right reasons - with the customer always top of mind. The work we do matters like helping customers find cures for cancer protecting the environment and supporting our customers medical related inquiries. As the world leader in serving science with the largest investment in R&D in the industry our colleagues are empowered to realize their full potential as part of a fast-growing global organization that values passion and unique contributions. Our commitment to our colleagues across the globe is to provide the resources and opportunities they need to make a difference in our world while building a fulfilling career with us.

What will you do in this role

Provides a full range of engineering and technical services on large and/or complex projects to analyze and prepare files to facilitate efficient and high-quality translations and implementation in the customers environment. Applies advanced technical expertise to ensure the highest quality and profitability on large and/or complex projects.

Qualification requirements:

Education requirements

Bachelors degree is required preferably in Translation Studies Linguistics Programming Computer Science or similar fields.

In some cases an equivalency consisting of a combination of appropriate education training and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Experience requirements

Previous experience that provides the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5 years)

Previous Localization Engineering experience is required.

Experience working with various file formats such as Json Resx Vtt HTML XML (all different types of XML from different systems) Madcap Flare Dita Articulate mp4 Captivate etc. is required.

Experience working with CAT/TMS tools such as Wordbee SDL Trados Studio MemoQ Memsource/Phrase XTM etc. is required.

Experience in troubleshooting localization and translation projects throughout the whole lifecycle is required.

Experience with Content Management Systems (Tridion ST4) is preferred.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

Performs and manages localization engineering tasks

Ability to convert the different formats to translatable form and then back-convert the translatable files into the original formats

Experience with parsers/scripting

Guides project team and/or external engineers on the various application conversion steps and raises questions/queries clearly

Helps resolve/fix tag issues in the translated files

Experience/knowledge in programming languages (Python C C#)

Shares ideas for process automation or new tool suggestions

Updates/adds new configuration/settings in TMS/CAT Tool based on new process updates/requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to deliver under tight schedules

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Knowledge of languages and cultural nuances

Certification in localization engineering or related fields (preferred)

Location: This is a fully remote role. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

*Must be legally authorized to work in the US withoutsponsorship.

*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check whichincludes a drug screening.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100000 colleagues we share a common set of values - Integrity Intensity Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research solve complex scientific challenges drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific where diverse experiences backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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