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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