Intern Information Technology Infrastructure (All genders welcome)

Kia Europe GmbH; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job ticket

Staff restaurant

Company events

On-the-job training

Job summary

Kia Europe invites an Intern Information Technology Infrastructure to join our IT team in Frankfurt. You will work on real projects within our IT Infrastructure department, supporting end-user computing, daily operations, and governance initiatives.

The internship requires enrollment for the entire period, visa validity, and strong English communication. A six-month duration with potential extension up to twelve months is typical.

Qualifications

• For your internship at Kia Europe, you must be enrolled during the whole internship period.
• You need a valid visa and unrestricted permit to work in Germany.
• Graduate student in CS/SE/DE or a closely related field.
• Strong English communication and teamwork capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support end-user computing and daily infrastructure operations for Kia Europe's network and server infrastructure.
• Assist with IT infrastructure and workplace projects, including user computing standardization and Intune-based endpoint management.
• Help establish governance frameworks and operational policies for IT infrastructure services and assets.
• Support IT Service Desk operations by improving processes, documentation, and ticket quality.
• Contribute to automation ideas for IT infrastructure, endpoint support, and asset management.
• Participate in reporting, asset lifecycle management, vendor coordination, and service quality monitoring.

Skills

Networking principles

Windows OS

English communication

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science / software engineering / data engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

Intune

Windows OS

Job description

Join the movement and find new inspiration.

We have exciting opportunities for you as:

Intern Information Technology Infrastructure (All genders welcome)

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

>> Starting from November 2026 or January 2027 - 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. 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:

• Join the Kia Europe’s IT Infrastructure team as an intern supporting end-user computing and daily infrastructure operations for the company’s network and server infrastructure.
• Assist with IT infrastructure and workplace projects, including user computing standardization, Microsoft 365, Intune-based endpoint management, user onboarding and end-user training.
• Support the establishment and improvement of governance frameworks and operational policies for the structured management of IT infrastructure services, assets, and processes.
• Support IT Service Desk operations by helping improve service processes, knowledge documentation, ticket quality, backlog follow-up and user communication.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and practical automation ideas for IT infrastructure, endpoint support, IT asset management and user support.
• Participate in operational reporting, IT asset lifecycle management, vendor coordination, issue tracking and service quality monitoring using ticket management systems.

Your Talents:

• Graduate student having a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrates a resilient mindset with a “Never give up” attitude, embracing challenges as opportunities to grow.
• Motivated, autonomous, and a strong team player with creative problem-solving skills.
• Passionate interest in IT and emerging technologies.
• Ability to communicate technical issues to a wide audience.
• Good understanding of Network principles and Windows OS.
• Customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Certificates in areas such as networking, security, cloud technologies, or Microsoft 365 are highly valued and considered a strong advantage.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly to new tasks, technologies, and challenges in a fast-moving environment.
• Capable at analyzing problems and at communicating solutions and results.

Who are we?

At Kia, we are a global mobility brand with more than 75 years of experience. Since our founding in 1944, we have grown from manufacturing bicycles, motorcycles and cars to becoming a provider of mobility solutions, always guided by the changing needs of our customers.

Today, we continue to expand our portfolio of electrified and battery electric vehicles while developing new mobility services. Guided by our brand slogan, Movement that Inspires, we are exploring new ways to make mobility more convenient and relevant for people’s everyday lives. Through continuous innovation and a customer-centric approach, we aim to create products and services that inspire new possibilities and meaningful connections.

As the European sales and manufacturing arm of Kia Corporation, we support 39 markets across Europe and the Caucasus from our headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. Together, we are more than 5,500 colleagues, including around 3,500 team members at our manufacturing facility in Žilina, Slovakia.

At our European headquarters, more than 50 nationalities work side by side, bringing different perspectives, experiences and ideas. This diversity is one of our strengths and contributes to the way we work, learn, and grow together. Every day brings opportunities to collaborate, develop new skills, and contribute to our shared success.

If you are looking for an environment where curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning are valued, we would love to hear from you. Join us and be part of the movement that inspires.

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.

Comments:

From time to time, the incumbent’s supervisor/manager may assign additional unlisted duties/responsibilities on a temporary or regularly basis depending on the business needs. The incumbent is expected to work safely and follow established procedures and policies. The incumbent is responsible for understanding and complying with KIA Europe employment regulations.