Intern CX Product & Connected Car (All genders welcome)

Kia Europe GmbH; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job ticket

Staff restaurant

Company events

Job summary

Kia Europe invites applications for an Intern position in the CX Product & Connected Car team at the Frankfurt/Main headquarters. You will support market analysis, benchmarking and day-to-day activities to help shape connectivity features and services.

The role emphasizes collaboration across CX Product teams, exposure to telematics, electrification and digital services, and hands-on project work with cross-functional partners in a fast-paced, multinational setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a Bachelor or Master student in a business or engineering related field.
• Automotive sector experience is a plus but not required.
• Proactive with strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Market research and competitor analysis within connectivity and telematics.
• Create overviews from market studies and consumer data.
• Support feature development for connected car features.
• Monitor product performance and collect customer feedback for improvement.
• Coordinate internal tests and surveys with reports.

Skills

English fluency

MS Office

Jira

Confluence

Tableau

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Driving license

Education

Bachelor or Master student in business or engineering

Tools

Java

Job description

Join the movement and find new inspiration.

We have an exciting opportunity for you as Intern CX Product & Connected Car (All genders welcome) at the Kia Europe Headquarters in Frankfurt/Main, Germany.

Job Mission:

• As an Intern within the CX Product Department, you will contribute to impactful projects that support key business objectives. You will work closely with the CX Product & Connected Car team, assisting with competitor benchmarking, market analysis, management briefings, and day-to-day operational activities in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

• While you belong to the CX Product & Connected Car team, you will also support other teams in CX Product, like the Eletrification- & eMobility team, and the CX Strategy Planning team.

Main responsibilities/ Tasks:

Connectivity

• Market research & competitor analysis
• Conduct research on the field of Telematics, Connected Services, Features on Demand, Electrification, Charging & customer journey
• 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.

Experience/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).

Education & requirements:

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-up

Requirements

To join Kia Europe as an intern, you must maintain active enrollment at a university within the European Union throughout the internship period and possess both a valid visa and unrestricted work authorization for Germany.

We encourage a six-month internship, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the business, gain valuable industry experience, and contribute to meaningful projects within an international and innovative environment.

Who are we?

Kia is a global mobility brand with a vision to create sustainable mobility solutions for consumers, communities, and societies around the world. Founded in 1944, Kia has been building motorcycles, cars and trucks for more than 75 years.

Kia is now spearheading the popularization of electrified and battery electric vehicles, developing a growing range of mobility services while encouraging millions of people to explore the best ways of getting around. Our brand slogan – ‘Movement that inspires’ – reflects our commitment to inspire consumers through our products and services.

Kia Europe is the European sales and manufacturing arm of Kia Corporation. From our headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, we lead 39 markets across Europe and the Caucasus, employing more than 5,500 persons, including about 3,500 blue collar workers in our state of the art car plant in Zilina, Slovakia.

Our headquarter is home to 40 different nationalities and this diversity is truly inspiring! This means that every day at Kia is an opportunity to learn something new and to grow personally and professionally. The mix of ambitious and dynamic employees from all over the world is the fuel to our success.

Do you have what it takes to join our team? We are looking forward to getting to know you!

Should you still have doubts, we also offer:

• A vibrant international atmosphere where our workforce represents 50+ nations.
• Playing a pivotal role in shaping Kia's culture in Europe, actively contributing to its development.
• Exploring new solutions, where your creative input matters significantly.
• Enjoying a competitive compensation package, including a Job ticket, consistent on-the-job training, a complimentary staff restaurant, and engaging company events.

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.