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.

Key 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

Competences and Experience

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