Entry Level Japanese / English Technical Translator-Interpreter (Automotive)

Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States; office work environment with occasional visits to client sites and business travel of no more than 10%.

Company

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. provides recruiting services for Japanese businesses across automotive, electronics, food and beverage, logistics, manufacturing, oil and gas, banking and finance, and entertainment.

What you will do

• Translate documents and emails between Japanese and English.
• Coordinate meetings and appointments for associates and managers.
• Interpret during executive meetings with upper management and clients.
• Support multicultural communication in office and factory settings, including client-site visits when needed.
• Respond to customer inquiries, understand customer needs, perform administrative tasks, and maintain database records.

Requirements

• Business-level Japanese skills required, equivalent to JLPT N2.
• Japanese-English bilingual communication skills required.
• Strong experience in Japanese and English interpretation and translation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel for trade shows and meetings for no more than 10% of the time.
• Flexibility to perform other assigned duties.
• Ability to work in an office environment involving intermittent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, stair use, handling parts or equipment, and other physical activities; visual, hearing, and communication abilities are also required.

Nice to have

• Associate’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Finance, Linguistics, Social Studies, or equivalent experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time direct-hire employment.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Work includes communication across office and factory environments.

Hiring process

• All candidates are screened to verify the validity of the information provided.
• Direct applicants are prioritized; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.
• Only candidates considered qualified will be contacted, and applicants who cannot be reached within a reasonable timeframe may be removed from consideration.