Development Operation & Planning Specialist (m/f/d)

Samsung SDI Battery Systems; Steiermark; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

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Job summary

Samsung SDI Battery Systems in Kalsdorf near Graz is seeking an Engineering & Technical professional for a full-time role. You will shape procurement processes, coordinate engineering information between the local business unit and the headquarters in Korea, and drive collaborative development projects.

You'll plan investments, monitor costs and risks, and push continuous improvement across development planning and operational processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or related fields.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in automotive, battery or similar industries.
• Fluent in English and Korean (B2); German is an advantage.
• Experience in project planning/management and cost controlling.
• Strong knowledge of MS-Office and SAP/Teamcenter/PTC/PLM.
• Analytical, organized and process-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Shape and optimize procurement processes.
• Interface between local unit and Korea HQ to coordinate engineering information.
• Coordinate collaboration between Korea HQ and local unit for development projects.
• Manage product development and change management with standardized project implementation.
• Plan and manage development and operational investments, budgets, and tracking.
• Monitor costs, quality and delivery; manage risks.
• Conduct regular program monitoring, reporting and reviews.
• Continuously improve development planning and operational processes.

Skills

English

Korean

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Education

Engineering/Business degree

Tools

SAP

Teamcenter

PTC/PLM

MS-Office

MS-Project

Job description

Kalsdorf bei Graz Full-time employee 01.09.2026 Engineering & Technical Kalsdorf bei Graz Full-time employee

01.09.2026 Engineering & Technical

With the passion of our people, we contribute to a sustainable future by creating innovative products in e-mobility for our customers.

Samsung SDI Battery Systems is a global technology leader in e-mobility. Together with our customers in the automotive industry, we develop, test and industrialize innovative Lithium-Ion Battery packs for hybrid and electric vehicles.

The technology center of Samsung SDI Battery Systems is located in Kalsdorf, Austria, close to Graz.

Your Core Responsibilities Are

• Support to shape and optimize the procurement processes
• Responsible for interface activities of engineering and operation between local business unit and headquarter in Korea to coordinate engineering information and issues to monitor and to guide pack development projects
• Coordinate collaboration between headquarter in Korea and local business unit for development projects and general operations
• Manage product development and change management process via ensuring standardized implementation in projects
• Plan and manage development and operational investments, including budget planning, approval, execution tracking, and variance management
• Execute monitoring, controlling, and standardization of processes and risks (cost, quality, delivery)
• Perform regular program monitoring, reporting, and review meetings
• Continuously improve development planning, operational processes, reporting, and investment management

What You Need Is

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, business administration or related fields.
• Minimum of 2-years relevant experience, preferably in automotive, battery or similar industries
• Fluent in English and Korean, both written and spoken (minimum level B2); German is an advantage
• Experience in project planning/management and cost controlling
• Very good knowledge in MS-Office (Excel, PPT, Word) and MS-Project is an advantage
• Strong knowledge in SAP(ERP), Teamcenter, PTC, PLM systems are desirable
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a structured and process-oriented mindset.
• High-Quality Awareness and continuous improvement mindset
• Analytical thinking, independent and team-oriented work, good communication skills and excellent organizational skills

Our Offer For You

With regard to the Austrian Equal Treatment Act, we offer the following annual gross remuneration (full time/38.5 hours) as a basis for negotiations for this position: EUR 55.000,-

We also offer a market-standard overpayment depending on relevant work experience and qualifications.

Our Benefits For You

• Fun & Leisure
• Workplace & Infrastructure
• Sports & Health
• Culinary Delights
• Goodies
• Group Premiums & Bonuses
• Modern work environment in an European technology center for battery development and testing

Have a say and think differently. In a team that lives the future.

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