Job Title: Localization Engineer

Location: Mumbai

About RWS:

RWS Holdings plc is the world’s leading provider of technology-enabled language, content management and intellectual property services. We help our customers to connect with and bring new ideas to people globally by communicating business critical content at scale and enabling the protection and realization of their innovations.

Our vision is to help organizations interact effectively with people anywhere in the world by solving their language, content and market access challenges through our collective global intelligence, deep expertise and smart technology.

Customers include 90 of the globe’s top 100 brands, the top 10 pharmaceutical companies and 18 of the top 20 patent filers worldwide. Our client base spans Europe, Asia Pacific, and North and South America across the technology, pharmaceutical, medical, legal, chemical, automotive, government and telecommunications sectors, which we serve from offices across five continents.

Founded in 1958, RWS is headquartered in the UK and publicly listed on AIM, the London Stock Exchange regulated market (RWS.L).

For further information, please visit: www.rws.com

 

About The Role:

Reporting directly to the Engineering Line Manager or Engineering/Technical Services Manager, the position requires a high level of technical skills and knowledge of the Localization process. Possible to lead projects, this position also requires good organisational, man-management and communication skills.

 

 

 

Responsibilities:

• Pre/Post processing of files for translation, QA of target language files, including:

o Integrating applications (and/or Help) and build localised assets in target environments/languages

o Developing & implementing test plans

o Directing testers/trainee engineers

 

 

• Technical support of team

• Support project manager and interface with clients

 

 

• Organisation of allocated projects including:

o Milestone adherence

o Early escalation where quality or project milestones may be jeopardised

o Implementation and adherence to SDL/ISO quality procedures

o Research and training where required

o Documentation of important project related information and distribution to the rest of the project team as appropriate

 

 

• Accurately record daily working time through use of Timesheet

 

 

Requirements:

Technical skills

• 2+ years working in a production environment with experience with the following:

o Hardware knowledge essential

o Knowledge of Windows and/or Macintosh environments (inc. server set-up)

o C.A.T tools knowledge i.e. SDLX, Trados, Catalyst, LocStudio, Passolo etc.

o XML/DITA/SGML/HTML authoring environments

o Help systems i.e. WinHelp, RTF Help, RoboHelp, Flare etc.

o Engineering preparation and post processing

o Scripting and Macro writing ability

 

 

• Additional knowledge of any of the following area’s would be an advantage:

o Linux, Unix (Solaris/AIX) OS’s (inc. server set-up)

o Advanced Scripting and Macro writing knowledge

o Programming experience with C, C++, JAVA and/or Visual Basic

 

 

• Thorough understanding of the localisation production process and factors that impact on efficiency and quality, including:

o Concepts of Translation Memory management and hardware, especially using SDL technology

o Issues related to Double-Byte, Bi-Directional and Indic language localisation and engineering

 

 

• Good understanding of the factors that influence project profitability

Personal skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skill

• Motivated self-starter, who can work on own initiative as well as part of a team

• Analytical, methodical, quality oriented, deadline driven with excellent problem solving skills

30.07.2009 Author: Harnish Patel

SDL Confidential Job Description: Senior Localisation Engineer

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Performance criteria

 

 

• Productivity:

o 100%+ on all tasks measurable in Empower

 

 

• Personal Development:

o Awareness of latest developments SDL technology, engineering tools/utilities/applications and localisation processes

o Personal training and maintenance of relevant job skills

 

 

• Scheduling:

o Own time

o Operating within Project Schedules

 

 

• Utilization

o Maintain an average utilization of 90% or better

 

 

• Escalation:

o Early escalation to manager and/or project manager when quality, deadlines or project profitability is in jeopardy

o If you are running low on work

o If you have a technical problem with hardware/software that cannot be resolved by you

o Project conflicts – if projects need prioritising

o Change of scope in projects

o If you are being forced to ship/sign-off work you are not satisfied with

 

 

• Quality:

o Feedback from clients, local and network colleagues

o All quality tools/processes are implemented and completed

o Implementing “right first time” approach and not relying on review

o Proposed methodology had checks at the right time and by the right staff

 

 

Life at RWS - We work hard together to deliver for our customers; our expertise, professionalism and determination to never let others down drives  us to be passionate and serious about what we do, deliver customer value, yet always adding a human touch 
 

As a company focused on connecting people through language, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our company culture. RWS is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed in ensuring that all employees work in an environment free from all forms of harassment and discrimination and one that actively promotes teamwork, diversity and trust. All employees have a right to be treated with respect and dignity. RWS operate in a manner for the inclusion of all - any form of discrimination is expressly prohibited. Employees are selected and promoted on merit alone and no other factors whether race, gender, age, religion, marital status, gender identity or disability are taken into consideration. 
 

We are proud to work in a company where all can succeed and grow their career and while RWS operates in accordance with all local employment laws, if local law enables any form of discrimination this is against RWS company policy and we will adhere to the highest standard.   

 

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