Intern PBV Conversions – Kia Europe GmbH, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Job Overview

Kia Europe GmbH is offering a paid internship in PBV Conversions at its European headquarters in Frankfurt am Main. The placement starts as soon as possible, runs for a minimum of six months and can be extended up to twelve. It is open to applicants of all genders.

Unusually for an internship listing, the employer publishes the pay: €2,550 gross per month. Benefits named in the advert include core-hours smart working with two remote days a week, a job ticket, free lunch in the canteen, a LinkedIn Learning licence, an Inspiration Hour and company events.

The intern joins the PBV team and supports commercial vehicle work spanning strategy, business development and technical documentation. EUJOBHUB summarises the vacancy; applications are handled by Kia Europe GmbH.

About the Role

PBV stands for Platform Beyond Vehicles — the Kia Europe department that handles light commercial vehicle topics. Within it, the PBV Conversions team works on converted commercial vehicles, and this internship supports that team across technical development, go-to-market strategy and the business development plan.

The work is a mix of analysis and coordination: benchmarking and competitive studies feeding a pan-European line-up, preparation of product and technical specifications, market information shared with European markets, and direct contact with subsidiaries, engineering teams, end customers and industry players.

Job Summary

Internship Structure

The employer asks for a minimum commitment of six months, which it recommends as enough time to get to know Kia Europe and the subject matter, and allows prolongation up to twelve months. Candidates must remain enrolled at a university in the European Union — Germany preferred — for the entire internship period. Applicants are asked to supply an enrolment certificate and a recent transcript of grades, and to state whether the internship is voluntary or mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Support PBV Conversions business development and strategy work, including interaction with end customers and key industry players.
• Get exposure to technical topics around PBV conversions by working closely with engineering teams.
• Carry out ad-hoc and benchmarking studies.
• Analyse the competitive landscape to help shape a pan-European line-up.
• Help prepare and update product specifications.
• Assist with vehicle-related documentation such as technical specifications.
• Pull together market information and share it actively with European markets.
• Work with Kia subsidiaries on PBV business development and conversion topics supporting the European strategy.
• Help organise events for commercial vehicle customers and industry players.

Candidate Requirements

Education

• Bachelor or Master student in a business or industrial engineering related field.
• Enrolment at an EU university, preferably in Germany, for the whole internship period.

Professional Experience

• Knowledge of the automotive industry with an interest in product and business development, particularly light commercial vehicles.
• Earlier experience in an automotive working environment is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Excellent command of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
• Ability to structure complex topics, summarise discussions and draw clear conclusions for internal and external audiences.

Language Skills

• Excellent spoken and written English.

Other Qualifications

• A valid visa and an unrestricted permit to work in Germany are required by the employer.
• Proactive, cross-functional way of working and strong interpersonal skills.
• Team player comfortable with colleagues from many nationalities and cultures.
• A valid German class B driving licence is a plus.

Salary

The employer states a monthly gross salary of €2,550 for this internship.

International Candidates

Candidates should independently verify work authorization, visa, and relocation requirements with the employer. The listing does state that applicants need a valid visa and an unrestricted permit to work in Germany, together with enrolment at an EU university throughout the internship.

How to Apply

Applications go through Kia Europe’s online recruitment portal, which also offers a LinkedIn route. The application form asks about availability, internship duration, enrolment status and whether the placement is voluntary or mandatory, and requests a transcript and enrolment certificate. The original listing is here: Intern PBV Conversions – Kia Europe GmbH.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this internship paid?

Yes. The employer publishes a gross monthly salary of €2,550.

How long does the internship last?

A minimum of six months, starting as soon as possible, with possible extension up to twelve months.

Do I need to be a student?

Yes. You must be enrolled at a university in the European Union, preferably in Germany, for the entire internship period.

What is PBV?

Platform Beyond Vehicles — the Kia Europe department handling light commercial vehicle topics, within which the PBV Conversions team sits.

Is German required?

The advertised language requirement is excellent written and spoken English.

What benefits come with the placement?

The listing names smart working with core hours from 10am to 3pm and two remote days per week, a job ticket, free canteen lunch, a LinkedIn Learning licence, an Inspiration Hour and company events.

EUJOBHUB Disclaimer

EUJOBHUB is an independent jobs website. We are not a recruitment agency and we are not affiliated with, nor do we represent, Kia Europe GmbH. This article is an original editorial summary of an internship advertised by Kia Europe GmbH on its own careers portal. The employer handles applications, selection and all candidate communication, and may change or withdraw the listing without notice. Please check the official posting before applying.