Corporate Interpreter; Bilingual Japanese​/English

Locations

DAIKIN TX TECHNOLOGY PARK 19001 KERMIER ROAD WALLER, TX 77484, USA

The Japanese/English Interpreter/Translator will provide consecutive/simultaneous interpretation for internal and external meetings, conferences, individual meetings, tele‑conferences, ceremonies/events, business trips, customer visits, vendor visits, supplier visits, and interactions with governmental authorities, industry associations, parent company and Daikin affiliates.

• Provide accurate and comprehensive consecutive/simultaneous interpretation that maximizes communication effectiveness.
• Perform written translation of documents in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF, including e‑mail communications.
• Render messages from one language to another accurately, preserving content, context, and style.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in presentation and communication style.
• Assist with creating and editing presentations and coordinating meetings.
• Identify and resolve conflicts related to meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.
• Operate with a high level of integrity and proper handling and protection of sensitive and confidential information.
• Know industry‑specific terminology, glossaries, and training materials.
• Know relevant vocabulary and basic knowledge of HVAC industry, equipment, and technologies.
• Perform additional activities/projects as assigned.

• Language proficiency in English and Japanese, both verbal and written.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy of information.
• Effective organizational and time‑management skills, including priority setting and urgent task handling.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PDF).
• Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills to interact daily with internal and external employees, senior leaders, and executive staff.
• Ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work well with others in a positive environment and understand the power of teamwork.
• Display passion for customer satisfaction and a readiness to fuel service excellence.
• Consistently meet goals on time.
• Knowledge of audio and visual equipment is a plus, or ability to learn quickly.
• Adaptability with a problem‑solving approach to meet customer requirements.
• Flexibility to changes in business needs, schedules, and environments.
• Capacity to lead meetings with utmost respect for the team.

• 2+ consecutive years as a full‑time simultaneous interpreter of Japanese and English, or 3+ years as a freelance simultaneous interpreter of Japanese and English.

• BS in Interpretation preferred.

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Occasional domestic/international business trips; luncheon/dinner attendance may be requested.
• Interpretation in manufacturing facilities is required.

Manager, Interpretation Services

Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States. The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected leave status, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.