Localisation Engineering Coordinator

Ref: HY47210

A Japanese multinational company specialising in multilingual communication solutions is currently recruiting a Localisation Engineering Coordinator to join its Amsterdam office.

You will manage the technical aspects of localisation projects, including source preparation, file processing, workflow automation, and technical quality assurance across print and digital formats.

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Eligible applicants:

- (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner

- (X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Working holiday, Graduate, Requiring visa sponsorship

Work type: Hybrid working available

Visa support: No

Benefits: Travel expenses paid, private medical insurance, medical check-ups, subsidised lunches

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TYPE: Fixed-term (1-year contract to start, with potential for permanent employment)

WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:30 from Monday to Friday

SALARY: €3000-3500 per month depending on experience

START: ASAP

LOCATION: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Localisation Engineering Coordinator Main Responsibilities:

• Analyse new localisation projects and define technical requirements, timelines, and feasibility

• Prepare, convert, and process source files for localisation, particularly using Adobe FrameMaker and other formats

• Handle complex file formats including FrameMaker, XML, HTML, InDesign, Excel, AI, and EPS, ensuring compatibility with CAT tools

• Automate workflows using scripts, macros, and Regex

• Perform technical and layout quality assurance for print and digital outputs (including PDF QA)

• Edit and finalise DITA/XML-based content and manage pre-press processing

• Coordinate with project managers, suppliers, linguists, and other stakeholders

Localisation Engineering Coordinator Ideal Candidate:

• 2–3+ years of experience in localisation engineering or 6+ years in technical publishing or multichannel communication

• Business level of fluency in English

• Strong practical experience with Adobe FrameMaker

• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat

• Knowledge of XML, HTML, DITA, and markup-based workflows

• Experience with QA for print-ready PDFs

• Working knowledge of Regex, scripting, or workflow automation tools

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management skills, able to manage multiple projects under deadlines

• Proactive and structured team player with a hands-on mindset and the ability to coordinate external partners

** All applicants for the Localisation Engineering Coordinator must have the right to work in the country without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

*When contacting us, please include the job reference number (Ref: HY47210) at the top of your message.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days.

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.

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