EV & Mobility
Increasing the Range for Electric Mobility Careers
Michigan is the undisputed global capital of mobility and the preeminent place for automakers and auto suppliers, along with entrepreneurs and innovators leading the way in the mobility and electrification revolution. Our state’s legacy extends from the “big three” to include the startups and mobility companies shaping the future of American roadways — one electric vehicle at a time.
Mobility isn’t just automotive in Michigan — it’s aerial, marine, public transit, delivery and rec-tech innovation too. With thousands of jobs in EV and Mobility open in Michigan for emerging and skilled workers, your time to work at the forefront of sustainable transportation, alongside a slew of pioneering employers, is now. From interns to software developers, line supervisors to electrical engineers, there is a job or training program in EV and Mobility waiting for you in Michigan. Our state is also pioneering exciting scholarship programs that can assist with tuition and supportive services to help ensure your success.
EV & Mobility by the Numbers
of total U.S. industry workforce
Center for Automotive ResearchOEMs have headquarters and technology centers in MI, the greatest concentration in the U.S.
Michigan Economic Development CorporationMajor Employers Hiring in EV & Mobility
Ready to see the employers making Michigan a hub for tech savvy and innovative jobs? Here are just a few of the companies the MEDC Talent Action Team coordinates with to grow the range for careers in EV and mobility.
BorgWarner Inc.
Locations in: Auburn Hills, Cadillac, Hazel Park, Livonia, Warren
Bosch
Locations in: Farmington Hills, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Novi, Oak Park, Plymouth, St. Joseph
Ford Motor
Locations in: Dearborn
General Motors
Locations in: Bay City, Belleville, Detroit, Flint, Lake Orion, Lansing, Milford, Pontiac, Romulus, Saginaw, Warren, Wyoming, Ypsilanti
LG Energy Solution
Locations in: Holland, Lansing
Denso
Locations in: Battle Creek, Belleville, Southfield
Magna
Locations in: Alto, Auburn Hills, Battle Creek, Boyne City, China Township, Grand Rapids, Highland Park, Holland, Holly, Lansing, New Hudson, Newaygo, Novi, Plymouth, Shelby Township, Southfield, St. Clair, Sterling Heights, Troy, Warren
Mahle
Locations in: Belmont, Farmington Hills, Muskegon, Plymouth, St. Johns, Troy
Our Next Energy
Locations in: Novi, Van Buren Township
Toyota
Locations in: Ann Arbor, Saline
Shape Corp.
Locations in: Farmington Hills, Grand Haven, Novi
ZF
Locations in: Auburn Hills, Farmington Hills, Livonia, Marysville, Northville, Washington
Aisin
Locations in: Northville, Plymouth
Nissan
Locations in: Detroit, Farmington Hills
Subaru
Locations in: Ann Arbor, Van Buren Township
MOBIS
Locations in: Highland Park, PlymouthWhat Michiganders Are Saying
“The decision by our innovative company to keep our headquarters in Novi and establish a new manufacturing plant in Wayne County shows the world that Michigan is the place to build the future ... That’s why ONE is excited to work with MEDC on this campaign. We want to keep working together to grow our economy, create good-paying jobs, and build the future of the auto industry right here in Michigan.”
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All the Components for a Career in E-Mobility
Get connected to opportunities with companies that push the envelope for what’s possible in electric mobility. MichAuto is a non-profit organization that represents the state’s automotive and mobility industry, offering a variety of programs to support the workforce development of OEMs, suppliers and EV manufacturers. Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and the Michigan Council on Future Mobility also advocate for the growth of the industry.
The Direct Current to EV Jobs
Change your future with a wide variety of EV & Mobility degree programs throughout Michigan. With state-sponsored initiatives like the Michigander EV Scholars Program which awards up to $10,000 to qualifying students (at UofM, MSU, Wayne State, Michigan Tech and Kettering University) that accept jobs in Michigan, getting educated or trained in the industry can be an attractive proposition.
Cut in Line to the Cutting Edge
Drawing on over 100 years of automotive innovation, companies like GM and Ford, and hundreds of their suppliers based in Michigan, are leaping ahead with advancements in EV and Mobility. With 30,000 jobs being added in this sector alone over the next 10 years, there are immense opportunities to charge up your career as well.
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