A Career at HARMAN
As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

About the Role

As the Technical Translator, Car Audio, you will be responsible for helping Harman’s Japan Car Audio Engineering Team (as well as overseas teams) interpret our customer’s needs and requirements while helping Harman convey our responses and proposals to our partners and customers in Japan as we work together to create the world’s best audio experiences.

What You Will Do

Support the language interpretation needs (Japanese to English and English to Japanese) of Japan Car Audio Engineering teams in written and verbal formBecome an expert in the technical terminology used within Harman and at our Japan customers / partners to provide accurate translations.Provide in-person, as well as virtual, language interpretation for meetings in written and verbal forms as neededTranslate customer requirements / communications for Harman’s internal teams (usually Japanese to English)Translate Harman’s responses to customer requests and requirements (usually English to Japanese)Support communication between Harman’s Japan Office and global Harman OfficesProvide communication / meeting support to Team as requested by Executive Director for Japan Car Audio Engineering

What You Need

BA in Interpretation, English Communication, or similar field of studyFluency in Japanese and EnglishMinimum of 3 years work experience in interpretation in a technical settingComfortable communicating w/ global teams in English (& Japanese).

What is Nice to Have

Familiarity with terminology in automotive electronics / audio fieldsFamiliarity with working at a Japan OEM or a foreign Tier 1 supplier

What Makes You Eligible

Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travelBe willing to work in an office in Nagoya, Japan

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.