Position       : Technical Translator/Localizer (English to French)

Location : Sparks, MD

Duration : 12 Months Contract

Start Time : 8:30 AM

End Time   : 5:00 PM

Total Hours/week :40.00

Description:

• Client is currently seeking a Technical Translator/Localizer who is bilingual in French and English.
• As a Technical Translator, you will use your proficiency in both languages to translate software strings, terminology, instrument user manuals, package inserts and online help for medical device products.
• You will also be responsible for conducting product testing which will give you the opportunity to suggest improvements to software under development.
• Translation is typically from English to French; however, translation from French to English is required on occasion.

• The Technical Translator/Localizer manages translation/localization projects from R&D concept to product post-launch and seamlessly integrates content from software developers to technical writers for global client customer use.
• The Technical Translator/Localization Specialist will work closely with Product/Software Development, Translation Specialists, Technical Writers, Project Managers, Development Engineers, and other product development personnel to define project/product internationalization and localization scope/strategy.

• Perform analysis of English application builds for localization strategy including time and material requirements
• Performs analysis of English instructions for use to ensure cost effective and regionally acceptable translation/localization content outputs
• Troubleshoots and creates solutions for technical production issues, including TM management and assisting with script development for data manipulation
• Coordinates terminology, software string, and instructions for use changes; and updates linguistic assets accordingly
• Acts as regional in-country reviewer for terminology, software strings, instructions for use, and instrument user interfaces
• Performs regional translations for terminology, software strings, instructions for use, and instrument user interfaces
• Serves as regional language SME for content-related queries from vendors and internal teams
• Performs desktop publishing for instructions for use
• Analyzes content translation/localization project risks and communicates mitigation actions
• Reviews localized internal content assets and reports errors and inconsistencies
• Identifies and communicates quality concerns and reports out to R&D, vendors, internal reviewers, and localization/technical writing team
• Assists with data clean up in TermWeb and management of translation memories to eliminate outdated and deprecated content/terminology
• Develops and maintains localization tools and automated processes including supporting documentation and training
• Performs publication re-engineering changes to accommodate localization-related adjustments
• Tests localized software/online help

Independent Responsibilities/Activities:

• Collaborates on software projects with core team representatives
• Contributes to translation/localization project preparation by analyzing English files to be translated/localized
• Researches new and existing tools and products in the industry
• Develops tools, scripts, and macros to automate translation and localization processes
• Keeps abreast of the basic requirements for compliance in own area of work and complies with those requirements; participates as required in training on regulatory issues affecting own area of work; brings regulatory compliance questions/issues to the attention of management
• Participates in the activities of professional and trade organizations through attendance at meetings
• Administration of other policies and programs as may be determined to be within the purview of the Label Design and User Information Development department

Skills Requirement:

• Fluent in English and French
• Experience with CAT tools, terminology databases, DTP applications, mark-up languages, PDF conversion tools
• Familiarity with MultiTrans, memoQ and machine translation tools is desired
• Experience in preparing content in the following formats for translation/localization: XML, HTML, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office, FrameMaker and MadCap Flare. Knowledge of other formats is advantageous
• Hands on healthcare (medical devices) experience is preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills along with the ability to prioritize under pressure and multitask in a deadline-driven environment
• Commitment to professional customer service and strong team mentality
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Detail and service-oriented
• Professional and customer service-oriented, with the ability to manage client relationships and expectations
• Adaptable and flexible to a changing work environment
• Excellent problem identifying, analyzing, organizing, and solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels, both internally and externally
• Strong sense of project ownership and accountability, and ability to rally others towards a common goal
• Basic programming understanding of one or more of the following: PERL, ASP, Python, C++, Visual Basic, Java is desirable
• Experience with dynamic web architectures. Familiarity with building code and with source code revisioning systems is desirable
• 2 years of experience with markup languages including XML, HTML, and XLIFF

Education And Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA, BS) in Translation/Interpreting/Localization/Software Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum of two to three years hands-on experience in translation/localization project management
• Minimum of two years hands-on experience in documentation project coordination