Vehicle Evaluation Engineering Intern, Summer 2026
Hyundai Motor America
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Location Type: Office
Location: Irvine • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $26 - $30 per hour
Job Level
About the role
- 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
Requirements
- 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
- Automotive background or experience desired
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible Work Hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
vehicle developmentperformance evaluationpowertrain analysisride and handling assessmentNVH analysisbrake systems evaluationADAS evaluationbenchmarkingprototype evaluationtechnical report writing
Soft Skills
communicationteam collaborationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingpresentation skills