Senior Interpreter / Translator

Location Type: Remote: open to residents of specific US states

 

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

Provide RO and GO/global Honda companies with accurate and precise interpretation to enhance communication and support the success of Honda. The fields of interpretation include, but are not limited to, automotive design and styling, material science, computer-aided technologies, automobile testing, business administration, regulations, etc. As leaders and associates rely on interpretation, a high level of language proficiency is essential to bridge communication between the U.S. and Japan. The associate is also expected to work effectively with customers (associates) and consistently exceed their expectations. In addition, he or she should collaborate with fellow interpretation/Translation team members by contributing to departmental projects such as associate engagement, equipment management, quality control, scheduling, assignments, etc.

Key Accountabilities

• Provides high-quality interpretation to ADC and its affiliates with strong vigilance for QDE&E (Quality, Delivery and Efficiency/Effectiveness).
• Learn about North American Honda operations and the company in general. Research and learn fast-advancing ADC topics such as latest technology, emerging market trends, government landscape, legal, and styling, and share with TTI members
• Works with other TTI members as well as independently and takes initiative to plan-propose-implement effective/innovative ideas for efficient TTI operations.
• Supports maintaining and building ADC TTI’s assets, crucial for machine translation and interpretation.
• Technical translations (i.e., A-Requirement, Design Guide, Evaluation comments)
• Be ready to provide support for any TTI internal projects that require support.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Education

BA in linguistics, English/ Japanese literature, or relevant subject. Master’s degree preferred.

Required Experience

7 or more years of experience in interpretation.

Decisions Expected

• Make prioritization and be prepared to accommodate the frequent changes in assignments to respond to customer needs
• Decides different methods of interpretation delivery in the case of power outage, etc, which could impact the meeting participants

Working Conditions

• Onsite and remote simultaneous interpretation
• O/T and business trips as needed
• Physical/mental capacity to endure simultaneous interpretation for prolonged period (the industry standard is 1520 minutes, ADC requires 34 hours continuously)
• Travel – Domestic / International

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development Programs

Additional Offerings:

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.