Job Description

Join the movement and find new inspiration.

We have exciting opportunities for you as:

Intern Cross Carline Connected Services (all genders welcome)

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Work on real projects and tasks within our Product Pricing department of the Kia Europe Headquarters in Frankfurt/Main, Germany >>

Starting from January 2026 -

Minimum of 6 months (possible prolongation for up to 12 months).

The Requirements:

For your internship at Kia Europe you need to be

enrolled during the whole internship period in a university within the European Union

. Furthermore, you need

a valid visa

and an

unrestricted permit to work

in Germany. We recommend completing a six-month internship with us, as this gives you sufficient time to learn about Kia Europe and familiarize yourself with your topic.

Your Mission:

As an intern, you will work on real projects that make a difference within our Product department. You’ll support the Cross Carline Connected Car team in various core tasks, including competitor analysis, market briefings, and daily operational support, all in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Your tasks:

Market research competitor analysis

Conduct research on the field of Telematics, Connected Services, Features on Demand. Comparing and gathering information about the entire HMI (Human Machine Interface) in the car: Screens, Cluster, Head-up Displays, buttons, etc. Search proactively for potential business partners, suppliers across Europe. Support in creating our internal newsletter with latest industry news and announcements.

Feature development

Analyze existing market and consumer studies about connectivity and create comprehensive overviews. Seek for new trends in the connectivity area and create short reports. Support the development and the proposal of new connected features. Monitor product performance using key metrics and gather customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Project Coordination

Planning and organizing internal test drives with competitor cars / vans. Conduct surveys, analyze results, and prepare comprehensive reports.

Your talents:

Education:

Bachelor or Master student in a business or engineering related field, automotive area as advantage but not a must. Ideally you already have experience from previous internships in automotive companies, consulting or start-ups.

Skills:

Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus. Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with tools like Java, Confluence, Jira, and Tableau. Strong analytical skills with a passion for product discovery and delivery. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently while being a team player. Interest in cars, digitalization, and connectivity. Capability to work within a fast-paced, multi-cultural, and result-oriented organization. Driving license (class B, eligibility to drive in Germany).

Who are we?

Kia has a long history of making cars, but actually we started making bicycles back in 1944. For over 75 years, we have been putting people on the move. We have proudly delivered solutions that help people move from one location to another, connecting them with each other and bridging physical and emotional distances between them. Movement has always been at the heart of our brand and moving people at the core of our business.


We believe movement inspires ideas. That is why we at Kia create the space for you to get inspired, and more time to bring your ideas to life. This is why we exist.



Movement is also an important part of our mindset at Kia. It is shared among our nearly 5000 employees in the Region, in all areas of our organization and in our Plant. This agile and can-do attitude is proudly lived across the 14 European subsidiaries we operate in, among colleagues from more than 50 nations. A mindset of moving forward, always striving, and of constant improvement - a growth mindset.



This mindset led us to achieve great success such as: becoming certified as Great Place to Work, winning European Car of the Year in 2022 with our EV6 and being nominated for the award in 2024 with our EV9.



With more than 600,000 units registered in Europe in 2023, we keep on challenging ourselves and improving. We dare to push the boundaries of what’s possible, chasing excellence every day, always knowing that people are the heart of everything we do. We work together to inspire our customers and our colleagues, empowering each other to make progress. So, what are you waiting for? Join us now!

You will enjoy working with us if you like these things:

A pulsating international environment. Our workforce is composed of people from 37 nations. Playing an active and important part in the development of Kia in Europe. Developing new frameworks and solutions. Demanding challenges to which you can creatively contribute. A competitive compensation package; private leasing offer; systematic off and on-the-job training, free staff restaurant, support as concerns Health Management and more.

If you’re interested to become part of our Kia team, please apply via our online portal. We are looking forward to getting to know you.