R&D Strategy Intern (Internship - Summer 2026)

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.
United States, Michigan, Superior Township
Oct 20, 2025
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. Central & South America 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.