R&D Strategy Intern (Internship - Summer 2026)

Date: Oct 20, 2025

Location: Superior, MI, US, 48198

Company: Hyundai Motor Company

R&D Strategy Intern

  • Support R&D Strategy Initiatives
    • Lead review & updates of organizational goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPI)/ Objectives & Key Results (OKR) development & tracking
    • Support coordination and preparation of business planning (annual, long-term, and updates) for all-HATCI and consolidating team plans
    • Support execution of external research studies (e.g. CSA support R&R, competitor strategies, trends & external influences)
    • Support implementation and execution of scenario planning exercises
  • Supplement HATCI R&D Strategy capabilities
    • Lead preparation & presentation of business case studies for lessons-learned to apply to HATCI

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Interface with HATCI engineering teams to inform framework development for KPI/OKR definition
  • Support development of business plans at the organization and team level
  • Support performing, tracking, summarizing, and presenting risk monitoring and scenario planning activities
  • Prepare reports and findings for presentation of focused study results to executive leadership
  • Prepare and present targeted case studies to provide employee education and identify lessons learned
  • Prepare in-depth report to present meaningful findings on a topic collaboratively identified as beneficial for HATCI’s growth

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

  • Develop best practice recommendations for KPI and OKR development & tracking
  • Support coordination of HATCI business plan development & Q2-3 updates
  • Support preparation and delivery of summary report from at least one external research study
  • Support preparation and execution of various scenario planning exercises, including internal workshop(s)
  • Prepare detailed report on a topic collaboratively identified as beneficial for HATCI’s growth

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

  • Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
  • Student in junior/senior year or within 6 months of graduation
  • Valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record

STILL INTERESTED? WHY NOT APPLY?

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.


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