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Yokogawa, award winner for 'Best Asset Monitoring Technology' and 'Best Digital Twin Technology' at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team

Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Translation Coordinator

The Translation Coordinator is responsible for producing product documentation for industrial automation solutions, which are used in mission-critical environments such as oil refineries, power plants, and chemical facilities. The accepted candidate will be based in Singapore as part of an established team of technical communication professionals, and he/she will work with stakeholders located in various geographical locations. He/she will be provided with advanced authoring tools, documentation methodologies, and extensive training

Responsibilities:

• Reading through original material and translated material, checking for translation accuracy and consistency for translation by external vendor. The language handled is Japanese/English.
• Provides translation service arising from both internal translation needs and instruction manual production projects
• Manage external translation vendor to ensure timely project delivery
• Using content management software/translation software to utilize translation memory and add new translation memory
• Liaising with Technical Writers and project leaders in instruction manual production projects.
• Assist testing team in carrying out test execution of Japanese test cases

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree Japanese or Computer Science. Diploma in Translation (Japanese) or equivalent
• Excellent English and Japanese translation skills
• Fluency in spoken English and Japanese
• Good understanding and in-depth knowledge of Japanese language/country-specific cultures for localization purposes

• Experience in using more than one of the following tools:

• Adobe Acrobat

• Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Project, Visio)

• Excellent questioning and listening skills

• Ability to understand highly technical contents

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Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

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Hiring: Arabic Translator (Remote) We're looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Arabic Translator to join our remote team If you're fluent in English and Arabic with a passion for accurate and clear translation, we'd love to hear from you. Location: Remote (Egypt, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait ) Type: Full-time / Part-time / Freelance Requirements:Excellent command of Arabic and English,Strong grammar and writing skills,Ability to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy Competitive pay based on project size and experience.

Job Title : Translation Support Agent/Medical Interpreter (Mandarin/Cantonese + Excellent English)-PERMANENT NIGHT SHIFTS

Working Days : Monday to Sunday (Rotational 5 days working 2 days fixed off)

Working Hours : Fixed Midnight Shifts (Need to support US market) | PERMANENT NIGHT SHIFTS

Total Salary : SGD

Working Model : 100% Work From Home

Total Vacancies : 100+

Start Date : Mid/End of Oct 25 OR 1st week of Nov 25

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Requirement :

• Fluency in Mandarin/Cantonese required with Excellent English.
• Fluency required in Read, write & speak all 3 of them.
• Remote Opportunity (Able to work from home on a Permanent basis)
• Able to work in PERMANENT NIGHT SHIFTS
• Excellent listening & Communication skills to maintain a high level of accuracy
• Able to start from 2nd/3rd week of Oct OR 1st week of Nov

Responsibilities :

• Provide language interpretation from one language to another for individual with language barrier to understand and communicate to each other
• Handling telephone or video calls on demand and renders meaning of conversations in the consecutive mode of interpretation between speakers of English
• The interpreter will use appropriate industry terminology and understand common industry procedures and practices.
• These calls may involve simple or complex, non-technical or technical subjects in Healthcare, Government, Insurance, Finance, Utilities, Travel and Hospitality, 911 emergency services, Law Enforcement, Courts, and General Business.

About the Role

Epica Immigration is establishing a dedicated Translation Division to manage the growing demand for certified translations required in immigration applications. We are looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial Translation Division Manager who will set up, lead, and manage the translation function within the company.

This role is ideal for someone with deep knowledge of the translation/localisation industry, including software, workflows, vendor management, and compliance requirements. You will build the infrastructure, processes, and partnerships needed to deliver high-quality certified translations at scale.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy & Division Setup

• Design and implement the overall strategy for the translation division.
• Select and deploy translation management systems (TMS), CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools, and QA software.
• Establish SOPs for translation requests, workflows, quality control, and document delivery.
• Set up document tracking systems for efficiency and compliance.

2. Vendor & Team Management

• Build a network of certified translators and translation agencies across multiple languages.
• Negotiate contracts and SLAs with vendors.
• Recruit and lead an internal team (if required) of project coordinators, reviewers, or in-house translators.

3. Operations & Quality Assurance

• Oversee the translation of documents for immigration applications (e.g. ICA, MOM, ACRA submissions).
• Ensure that all translations meet legal, certified, and notarisation requirements.
• Implement quality assurance procedures for linguistic accuracy, formatting, and compliance.

4. Technology & Process Optimisation

• Recommend and implement the right tools: e.g. SDL Trados, MemoQ, Memsource, Wordfast, or other translation/localisation platforms.
• Explore automation and AI-assisted translation where appropriate.
• Continuously improve workflows to reduce costs and turnaround times without compromising quality.

5. Compliance & Standards

• Ensure all translations meet ICA and MOM certification standards.
• Maintain records of certified translations and declarations for audit purposes.
• Keep updated on legal requirements for certified and notarised translations in Singapore.

Requirements

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in the translation/localisation industry.
• Strong knowledge of translation management systems (TMS), CAT tools, and QA software.
• Proven experience in setting up or managing a translation function/division.
• Familiarity with certified translation procedures and legal documentation in Singapore.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Strong vendor management, negotiation, and stakeholder communication abilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset — ability to build something from the ground up.

Preferred Background

• Previous experience as a Translation Manager, Localisation Manager, or Language Services Operations Lead.
• Experience working with immigration, legal, or professional services companies.
• Familiarity with ISO translation standards (e.g. ISO

What We Offer

• An opportunity to build and lead a new division from scratch.
• Competitive compensation and performance incentives.
• Autonomy to design systems, workflows, and vendor networks.
• A chance to play a key role in one of Singapore's leading immigration consultancies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4, $7,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to join our group, working on statistical machine translation. A PhD in computer science with a specialization in statistical machine translation, statistical parsing, or statistical text synthesis is required.
The candidate will work with Yue Zhang ( and research novel techniques in SMT, particularly in the areas of semantic-based SMT, transfer-based SMT, and discriminative SMT systems.
Company:
Singapore University of Technology and Design
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in computer science with specialization in statistical machine translation or related fields.
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Job Details

Master of Arts in Translation and Interpretation Programme (MTI) at NTU is seeking experienced part-time instructors who excel at teaching courses on translation, localisation, project and data management. A proven track record of practical experience in handling corporations and clients at multinational, regional and local levels, with the knowledge of applying cutting edge project management tools and software are preferred. The instructor's responsibilities include designing the course syllabus, conducting lectures and student consultation, designing assignments, administering assessment and grading, and providing constructive feedback to support student learning.

Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in teaching and curriculum development in higher education.
• Candidates should have a master level of T&I (Translation and Interpreting) degree and/or postgraduate level degree of project & data management. Preference will be given to candidates who have strong industry experience in translation projects management. We are also looking for candidates who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
• The successful candidate is expected to use both Chinese and English as the medium of instruction and to commence duty as soon as possible.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Part-time lecturer for Translation, Localisation, and Project management courses

Master of Arts in Translation and Interpretation Programme  (MTI)  at NTU is seeking experienced part-time instructors who excel at teaching courses on translation, localisation, project and data management. A proven track record of practical experience in handling corporations and clients at multinational, regional and local levels, with the knowledge of applying cutting edge project management tools and software are preferred. The instructor's responsibilities  include  designing the course syllabus, conducting lectures  and  student consultation, designing assignments, administering assessment and grading, and providing constructive feedback to support student learning.

Requirements:

Demonstrable experience in teaching and curriculum development in higher education.

Candidates should have a master level of T&I (Translation and Interpreting) degree and/or postgraduate level degree of project  &  data management. Preference will be given to candidates who have strong industry experience in translation projects management. We are also looking for candidates who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

The successful  candidate  is  expected to use both Chinese and English as the medium of instruction and to commence duty as soon as possible.

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Development Executive (Project Management, Translation, Japanese speaking)
Location: City Hall/Bencoolen
Working hours: 08:30 to 17:30 (Monday to Friday)
Salary: up to $3,200 (depending on experience)
Job Description
Schedule and oversee the development and production of card game products
Liaise with Japanese companies for the development and production of card game products
Translate and localize products from Japanese to English
Proofread localized text and product designs
Job Requirements
Candidate must possess at least Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in any field
Candidate with 2-3 years of relevant working experience would be preferred
Excellent communication skills in English and Japanese, both written and oral, to liaise with Japanese‐speaking associates in Japan daily (Minimum JLPT N3 competency required) and translate documents from Japanese to English
Meticulous and attentive to details
Excellent at schedule management and multitasking
Have some knowledge of games or anime
Adept at working both independently and in a team
Effective decision‐making skills and strong problem‐solving skills
Sensitive to cultural and linguistic nuances
Open to work on some weekends/public holidays for Company events
Open to travel overseas for business trips when required
Good to Have: experience in playing trading card games (TCGs) will be a bonus
Interested applicants, please send your resume to
Charlene
(R ) at

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Part-time Lecturer for Translation and Localisation
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Part-time Lecturer for Translation and Localisation
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Nanyang Technological University Singapore
The Master of Arts in Translation and Interpretation Programme (MTI) at NTU is seeking experienced part-time instructors who excel at teaching courses on translation, localisation, project and data management. A proven track record of practical experience in handling corporations and clients at multinational, regional and local levels, with the knowledge of applying cutting edge project management tools and software are preferred.
The instructor’s responsibilities include designing the course syllabus, conducting lectures and student consultation, designing assignments, administering assessment and grading, and providing constructive feedback to support student learning.
Requirements
Demonstrable experience in teaching and curriculum development in higher education.
Candidates should have a master level of T&I (Translation and Interpreting) degree and/or postgraduate level degree of project & data management.
Preference will be given to candidates who have strong industry experience in translation projects management.
We are also looking for candidates who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
The successful candidate is expected to use both Chinese and English as the medium of instruction and to commence duty as soon as possible.
Other Details
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Education and Training
Industry: Higher Education
Nanyang Technological University Singapore is an equal opportunities employer.
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