Snap-on Incorporated

Do you want to be part of an agile, dynamic and fun group? Are you looking for a challenge?

Here at Snap-on Diagnostics Cork we are looking for a Localization Engineer to be part of a team of experienced and experts in the field of Software, Help, Manuals, On-Line, Marcom deliverables to non-English markets

Team Purpose:

The Snap-on Localization Business Unit is truly a creative work environment, with a challenging & ever changing set of problems to be solved. We are passionate about making our non-English product as good as the English product.

The team embraces being part of a rapidly and continually improving environment where personal development and growth are endemic in our culture. We are always looking for new, better ways to deliver our results, with a ‘Can do’ philosophy.

Role Purpose: 

The role calls for a self-driven individual, with strong collaboration skills and experience in world readiness, localization and process engineering, they will play a role in a large-scale operation to release high-quality content deliverables. You will have many opportunities to use and grow your skills, allowing you to influence our production execution & the localization toolset.

KEY TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Localizable Content Extraction and Insertion via existing and newly developed Tools and Processes
• Localization Kit compilation and validation via existing and newly developed Tools and Processes
• Liaise with Localization providers on a Technical level
• Localization Tools and Process Test Case and Test Plan creation and update
• Participate in Localization issue identification prioritization and resolution of localization issues.
• Attend and contribute at bug review meetings
• Participate and Contribute in Rapid Continuous Improvement (RCI) activities
• Implement linguistic quality initiatives for Snap-on’s internationalized products
• Deliver projects in a timely and efficient manner to ensure customer satisfaction
• Awareness of work practices SEQ, Quality and E, H & S system requirements, department’s objectives and subsequent changes.
• The employee will observe confidentiality regarding Snap-on’s products and policies and refrain from any disclosure, which may be prejudicial to copyrights or other Intellectual properties.
• Any other duties requested by Manager

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office based (Cork).

 
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

• Degree Educated in IT discipline(s).
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Quality focused and process oriented.
• Diligent and flexible individual – willing to learn and grow in the position.
• Understanding of localization standards tools and processes.
• Language Construct / Multi-lingual skills are essential.

Desirable:

• DTP experience.
• Scripting/Programming experience.
• Windows XP, Windows 7, Apple MAC OS X / UNIX experience.
• Appreciation of / Interest in Automotive Technology.
• Second Language.

 KEY COMPETENCIES

• Motivated to find new ways to apply Technology, create new ideas and improve existing systems.
• Demonstrates strong curiosity.
• Think through problems and offer possible solutions.
• Reacts with appropriate urgency
• Functions fairly independently in his/her knowledge/skill area.

Contact: Lorna Brennan at lorna.m.brennan@snapon.com