Total Vehicle Evaluation Engineering Intern (Internship - Summer 2026)

Total Vehicle Evaluation Engineering Intern

What You Will Do:

• Assist Total Vehicle Evaluation (TVE) members on vehicle development activities
• Learn from TVE Comprehensive Engineers and other HATCI members on overall vehicle development activities
• Evaluate the total performance (e.g., powertrain, ride and handling, NVH, brakes, ADAS, human factors, etc.) of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis prototype, pilot, and production vehicles
• Perform subjective vehicle evaluations, identify potential customer complaint issues, investigate root causes, and recommend potential countermeasures
• Develop and execute joint evaluation test plans for vehicle development activities, such as benchmarking and prototype evaluations
• Summarize media reviews and customer feedback concerning Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles
• Support additional development activities at HATCI's automotive proving ground in California City, CA
• Create and present clear and concise technical reports
• Execute additional special projects as assigned

What You Will Bring to the Role:

• Basic Qualification(s):
  • Mechanical engineering student with at least 2 years of automotive/dynamics-related coursework
    • Pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
      • Preferably, junior or senior standing

• Preferred Qualification:
• • Automotive background or experience desired

What Hyundai Can Offer You:

• A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity
• Competitive Pay
  • $26 ~ $30/Hour
• Flexible Work Hours

Other Details:

• Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
  • HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.