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Total Vehicle Evaluation Engineering Intern (Internship - Summer 2026)

CompanyHyundai Motor Company
LocationIrvine
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 19, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Assist Total Vehicle Evaluation members on vehicle development activities and evaluate the total performance of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles. Develop and execute joint evaluation test plans and summarize media reviews and customer feedback.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$26 - $30
Company Size
511
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. is headquartered in Markham, Ontario and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Hyundai markets a full line-up of award winning vehicles from subcompact to sport utility to luxury and is committed to providing world-class vehicles that over-deliver on quality, safety and design. Hyundai entered the Canadian market in 1983 and has grown into one of the best selling foreign manufacturers in Canada. Hyundai’s success can be contributed to the Company’s commitment to quality, safety and design which is reflected in the numerous awards won by our vehicles.
About the Role

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.
Key Skills
Mechanical EngineeringVehicle DevelopmentPerformance EvaluationPowertrainRide and HandlingNVHBrakesADASHuman FactorsTechnical ReportingBenchmarkingPrototype EvaluationsCustomer FeedbackRoot Cause AnalysisTest PlansSubjective Evaluations
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTransportation
Benefits
Flexible Work HoursDiversity