Japanese-English Interpreter & Translator
Date: Sep 1, 2024
Location: Lafayette, IN, US, 47905
Company: Subaru
Japanese-English Interpreter & Translator
Human Resources
Company Overview:
Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. or “SIA”, located in Lafayette, Indiana, is the only Subaru vehicle manufacturing facility outside of Japan. SIA is a 4.4 million square foot automotive OEM – meaning our manufacturing process begins with coils of steel and ends with the high-quality vehicles you see out on the roads. We employ 6500+ Associates, both production and administrative, all under one roof.
SIA is the safest automotive manufacturing plant in the United States and is also a pillar in the community due to its numerous fundraising activities held onsite, donations to local charities and plentiful volunteer opportunities. SIA is a frontrunner in environmental conservation being the first Zero-Landfill automotive manufacturing plant and the first to have its campus designated a backyard wildlife habitat. SIA has grown tremendously since its 1989 beginnings and continues to be an example of success within the automotive industry.
Position Summary:
SIA is seeking a professional, skilled individual for a Japanese-English Interpreter & Translator. This position is responsible for helping our native English and Japanese-speaking Associates communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. A successful Interpreter/Translator at SIA will be highly focused and well versed in consecutive/simultaneous interpretation. You may be asked to support members of the executive and/or senior leadership team during international meetings by simultaneously interpreting spoken Japanese to English and vice versa.
Outline of Duties:
- Responsible for providing simultaneous/consecutive interpretation for internal, external, and virtual meetings, conferences, teleconferences, ceremonies/events, business trips, visitation to and by customers, vendors, suppliers, governmental authorities, industry associations, parent company and company affiliates.
- Responsible for providing correct, clear, and concise written translation of any documents in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and PDFs, inclusive of e-mail communications.
- Responsible to render correct concepts and meanings between Japanese and English, upholding correct rules of grammar, clarity, and tone.
- Collaborates with Associates and management to provide explanation or advice on cultural differences or norms to improve effective communications within our intercultural workplace.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Language or related field
- Fluency in Business-level English and Japanese (native speaker of either English or Japanese language preferred)
- Basic knowledge of Keigo (formal Japanese)
- Ability to read and write using the Japanese Writing System (Kana and Kanji)
- Ability to remain discrete with confidential and sensitive information.
- Ability to concentrate, stay detached from the conversation and always remain neutral and objective while providing consecutive/simultaneous interpretation.
- Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills
- Independent self-starter able to prioritize work under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Dependability and Flexibility
- Team player
- Strong understanding of cultural norms & customs of the U.S. and Japan
- High level of professionalism
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
Desired Qualifications:
- Advanced Japanese simultaneous interpreting experience (both in person and video conferencing)
- Preferred knowledge of automotive manufacturing industry-specific terminology
- Basic knowledge in Computer-Aided Translation (CAT)
Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.
Nearest Major Market: Lafayette