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# Summer Internship 2027 at Hankook Tire America Corp.

- **Company:** Hankook Tire America Corp.
- **Location:** Nashville, TN
- **Posted:** 2026-10-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-20
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hankooktireamericacorp/jobs/5445258008

## Job description

Job Purpose

Hankook’s Internship Program at Hankook North America, Nashville seeks driven and team-orientated students.  Our internship programs gives students the opportunity to integrate their academic knowledge with real world experience in order to provide students a solid foundation to build successful careers.  In addition, our internship program gives students the opportunity to secure employment with Hankook for entry-level associate opportunities.  These opportunities are in a variety of career fields including Human Resources, Accounting/Finance, Information Technology, Engineering and Marketing.

## Key Accountabilities

- Willingness to learn and make a contribution on the respective department the intern is assigned to
- Display professionalism and integrity
- Be an active contributor and provide input to improve company processes
- Be willing to complete a project under your respective managers guidance and brief the project to the company’s leadership team
- Any other duties/responsiblities as assigned by management.

Level of Accountabilities

- Intern
- Individual contributor

Core Competencies

- Willingness to learn in the intern’s field of study
- Good interpersonal skills
- Intermediate level computer skills with MS-Office

## Qualifications

- Collegiate student in sophomore, junior or senior year of school
- Must reside in Nashville for the summer; housing assistance is not provided

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

## About Hankook Tire America Corp.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hankook Tire America Corp. is the North American sales and manufacturing subsidiary of Hankook Tire & Technology, supplying high-quality tires for passenger cars, light trucks, and commercial vehicles.
- **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned subsidiary of Hankook Tire & Technology, publicly traded on KRX: 161390)
- **Headquarters**: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- **Founded**: 1941 (parent company); America Corp. established as a fully integrated U.S. entity
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (founded by Chung Hwoi-jung for the parent company)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing – Tire production and distribution
- **Target customers**: B2B (dealers, corporate fleets, OEMs) and B2C (end consumers through retail network); serves both SMB and enterprise segments
- **Mission or purpose**: “To provide the best products and services to our customers” and to “remain a leader in customer satisfaction, be one of the best-known tire brands, consistently provide top-quality products, maintain a highly knowledgeable and motivated workforce, and achieve significant growth and strong financial results.”

## Products & Services
- **Hankook Brand Tires (Passenger, Light Truck, SUV, Truck & Bus)**: Core product line including premium sub-brands: iON (dedicated EV tires), Ventus (premium performance), Dynapro (SUV/truck), Kinergy (comfort), Vantra (van), Winter i*cept (winter), Smart (truck/bus). Type: Physical product.
- **Laufenn, Optimo, Kingstar**: Additional value and specialty tire brands under the global portfolio. Type: Physical product.
- **Manufacturing & Distribution**: Operates a manufacturing plant in Clarksville, Tennessee, plus distribution infrastructure across North America. Type: Manufacturing/Logistics service.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed for America Corp.; parent Hankook Tire & Technology market cap approx. ₩4.5 trillion (~$3.4 billion as of mid-2026).
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of parent was ₩8.4 trillion (~$6.4 billion) in 2024; America Corp. revenue not separately reported. **Total Funding**: Not applicable (subsidiary).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Part of Hankook Tire & Technology group; strategic partners include OEMs (e.g., BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen) and racing series (TGL golf league, etc.).
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 6.1% YoY to 276 employees (LinkedIn); opened a new onsite health center at Clarksville plant in January 2026; grand opening of “Hankook Tire Clinic Powered by Evernorth”; expanding production capacity in North America; became official tire partner of TGL golf league.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Global scale with local production**: Manufacturing plant in Tennessee allows fast supply to U.S. market and avoids tariffs.
- **Premium technology**: Dedicated EV tire line (iON), advanced winter tire test center (Technotrack in Europe), and a strong R&D network (5 global R&D centers).
- **Brand recognition**: One of the top tire brands globally, with partnerships in motorsports and premium OEM fitments.
- **Vertical integration**: Owns distribution subsidiaries (e.g., Jax Tyres in Australia) and controls supply chain.

## Strategic Focus
- Expand production and distribution infrastructure in North America and Europe to capture leading market shares.
- Accelerate electric vehicle tire portfolio (iON) and sustainable materials (ESG management).
- Pursue both organic growth and inorganic growth (M&A, JVs, off-take agreements) – e.g., acquisition of Hanon Systems (automotive thermal management) at parent level.
- Strengthen brand position through premium branding and motorsport partnerships.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes teamwork, community involvement (e.g., winter drives, career fairs), and employee well-being (onsite health clinic).
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Some roles are remote (Strategic Account Manager, Sales Engineer, Territory Manager) or hybrid (Field Technical Service Specialist - Illinois). Many roles are Nashville HQ-based.
- **Growth**: Company is expanding headcount (+6% YoY) and manufacturing footprint, offering career advancement in a global company.
- **Notable perks**: Onsite health center at Clarksville plant; engagement in local communities; intern programs celebrated; equal opportunity employer.
- **Engineering culture**: Strong technical roles in IT, tire testing, web development, and systems administration; uses modern tech stack (Salesforce, SAP, Workday, Python, etc.).

## Sources
1. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hankook-tire-america-corp.)
2. [hankooktire.com](https://www.hankooktire.com/global/en/company/company-overview.html)
3. [hankooktire.com](https://www.hankooktire.com/us/en/company/career.html)
4. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hankooktireamericacorp)

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