Localization Engineer

JMP Statistical Discovery, LLC•Cary, NC

About The Position

JMP, a subsidiary of SAS, is committed to empowering scientists and engineers via our world-class family of statistical software products. For over 35 years, JMP has enabled customers to speed new drugs to market, to design better products and processes, and to figure out how to restore ecosystems. Advancements are made when brilliant people use JMP statistical discovery software to see what they’ve not seen before. If you are a problem solver, a connector, and someone who enjoys helping others, then you might just be the next person to join this dynamic, growing, and global team. About the job JMP is looking for a Localization Engineer to create localized documentation and help for JMP Products and assist with engineering tasks to support localization workflows.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Printing, Computer Science or related quantitative field.
Minimum 3 years of related experience.
Knowledge of foreign language structure and syntax.
Skilled knowledge of software needed to perform roles such as FrameMaker, Oxygen and Snagit.
Working knowledge of software localization tools, methodologies, and languages.
Language Requirements: Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin, with proficiency in written Simplified Chinese required. Strong written communication skills in English are required. Ability to understand and communicate in spoken English is preferred.
Experience working in localization and translation workflows specific to desktop publishing (DTP).
Thinks analytically and able to effectively communicate problems and fix.
Project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak and read Japanese, Mandarin or Korean
Written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills and organizational skills
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Create localized images for product documentation.
Create localized PDFs for product documentation.
Generate localized help.
Create localized JMP Documentation Add-ins.
Troubleshoot DTP related process issues.
Exercise quality control procedures to ensure the final product meets localization quality standards.
Document localization processes and procedures specific to DTP tasks.
Use Jira to track projects and keeps Jiras up to date with progress.
Test screenshot scripts used to create localized screenshots.
Assist in engineering tasks for translation workflow optimization, including file conversion and alignment with translation memory systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Create/modify document/graphics independently.
Create software screenshots independently.
Create animated. gifs independently.
Provide innovative ideas to improve current workflow.
Assist in projects as needed.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
Medical plan options include:
PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There's a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
An industry-leading 401k plan.
Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support your development
Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.