The Japanese IT Interpreter role serves as a key communication link between Japanese-speaking consultants, Thai-speaking development teams, and business users throughout a system implementation project. This 12-month contract position combines Thai-Japanese interpretation and translation with project coordination, helping stakeholders maintain clear communication and alignment across implementation activities.
Responsibilities
Provide accurate Thai-Japanese interpretation and translation during project meetings, requirements-gathering sessions, system implementation activities, and issue-resolution discussions
Translate technical documentation, meeting minutes, user requirements, project reports, action items, and other project-related materials
Interpret terminology related to IT systems, software development, enterprise resource planning solutions, and manufacturing operations
Maintain a project-specific glossary to support consistent terminology across translated materials and discussions
Facilitate day-to-day communication between Japanese-speaking consultants, Thai-speaking developers, and business users
Monitor project issues and follow up on assigned action items with relevant stakeholders
Escalate unresolved concerns and project risks to the project manager when necessary
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Japanese, Translation and Interpretation, Information Technology, or a related field
JLPT N2 or N1 certification with strong Japanese-language communication skills
2–3 years of experience as a Japanese interpreter, preferably within the automotive industry
Previous involvement in IT, enterprise resource planning, or manufacturing system implementation projects is highly desirable
Good understanding of manufacturing operations and relevant industry terminology
Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
Ability and willingness to work onsite at client locations
Benefits
Transportation allowance
Social security
Health insurance
Employee welfare fund
Bonus
Annual leave
Consideration for contract renewal before the current contract expires
About the company
A global information technology company providing enterprise software and digital solutions for the manufacturing sector. The company supports manufacturers through systems and services designed to connect business operations, production processes, and data.