Closures BIW Engineering Intern (Internship - Summer 2026)

HATCI is seeking a Closures BIW Engineer Intern for Summer 2026!

• Benchmark competitor features for future consideration in TV / TE projects.
  
  
  
  • Review vehicles with Powered Moving Glass
  
  
  
  
• Collaborate with Closures BIW & Mechanisms team to develop a proposal for a Truck Back Panel Powered Drop Glass System.
  
  
  
  • Investigate packaging & durability considerations with supplying power to the moving glass (defrost, etc.)
  
  
  
  
• Develop and report competitive landscape of powered moving glass systems
• Develop a cheap prototype mock-up of the Cab back dropping glass power guide mechanism system
• Help define packaging requirements and design considerations for use on future programs
• Support & interface with other engineering and design functions for vehicle development
• Review part/system performance and regulatory requirements
• Participate in benchmarking activities
• Assess field claims, customer feedback and other sources and recommend engineering improvements
• Study and interpret regulations and performance requirements
• Support advanced development of Closure Mechanism systems and components for future vehicles

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree
• Be a passionate engineer who wants to help develop innovative truck solutions
• Be self-motivated to learn more, do more, and achieve more
• Have a passion for learning new technical and soft skills to make themselves a better engineer and a more rounded team member.
• Be open to mentor scenarios. You will learn from others as you grow your own skills and experiences.
• Have an open attitude and be a team player.
• Familiarity with MS Office to prepare reports/spreadsheets as necessary to support project work
• Basic CAD and 3D design experience.

• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Competitive Pay
• A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity
• Flexible Work Hours

• 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.