Job Details
Posted 22 April, 2026
Job Id: 627005
Japanese-English Interpreter (Engineering / CAPEX Project – Pharmaceutical) – 2nd headcount
Job Description
Japanese-English Interpreter (Engineering / CAPEX Project – Pharmaceutical Industry)
About the Role
We are supporting a large-scale CAPEX project for a global pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation, focused on the development of an Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) facility.
This role will be responsible for enabling clear and effective communication between Japanese and English-speaking teams across engineering, construction, and project delivery functions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams on-site, supporting day-to-day coordination and technical discussions throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Japanese ? English interpretation during meetings, site activities, and technical discussions
- Translate technical documentation and project materials
- Support communication between local contractors, vendors, and global project teams
- Assist international engineers and site personnel with day-to-day coordination
- Ensure all interpretation and translation is technically accurate and culturally appropriate
- Support general project coordination and administrative tasks as required
Requirements
Essential:
- Proven experience as a Japanese-English interpreter/translator within an industrial or engineering environment
- Strong understanding of technical terminology (mechanical, electrical, civil, or process engineering)
- Business fluent (or native) Japanese and English
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural project environment
- Willingness to work on-site
Preferred:
- Experience supporting pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing projects
Equal Opportunity Employer
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