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Job ID : 1614206 Date Updated : September 22nd, 2026

PR/160576 | JAPANESE SPEAKING TECHNICAL TRANSLATOR (with an established Japanese company)

Location Malaysia, Johor
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

Company Overview

 

We are seeking a highly motivated Japanese Speaking Technical Translator to support communication and technical coordination between Japanese and local teams within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in translating technical documents, interpreting during meetings, and facilitating effective communication for engineering-related projects. Working location is in Pasir Gudang, Johor 

 

Key Responsibilities
 

  • Translate technical, engineering, production, quality, and operational documents between Japanese and English.

  • Provide interpretation support during meetings, discussions, training sessions, audits, and business visits.

  • Act as a communication bridge between Japanese expatriates and local employees.

  • Support engineering teams in preparing reports, presentations, technical specifications, and project documentation.

  • Assist in coordinating engineering projects and ensuring accurate communication of technical requirements.

  • Translate emails, manuals, work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other business documents.

  • Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling technical information.

  • Perform other duties assigned by management from time to time.

 

Job Requirements 

 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, Materials, Manufacturing, or related disciplines)

  •  1 to 3 years of working experience preferably in manufacturing industry. 

  • Japanese language proficiency of JLPT N2 or above.

  • Able to understand and translate technical and engineering terminology.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

  • Fresh graduates with strong Japanese language skills and relevant internship exposure may be considered.

 

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General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 1 year
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Fluent
Minimum Japanese Level Fluent
Minimum Education Level Associate Degree/Diploma
Visa Status No permission to work in Japan required

Job Location

  • Malaysia, Johor

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Industry Other (Manufacturing)

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