Total Vehicle Evaluation Engineering Intern (Internship - Summer 2026)

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.
United States, California, Irvine
Oct 22, 2025
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.