The US electric vehicle market continues to evolve, and so does hiring.
As of May 2026, EV jobs in the USA are still active, but the landscape is shifting. Instead of broad hiring across all roles, companies are becoming more targeted, focusing on critical positions that support scaling, infrastructure, and long-term growth.
If you're exploring EV opportunities this month, here’s what the US EV job market actually looks like right now.
EV Jobs - May 2026
TESLA
Tesla's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. With global temperatures rising, Tesla recognizes the urgency of moving away from fossil fuel reliance towards a zero-emission future.
• Supplier Industrialization Project Manager - Full-time (Palo Alto, CA)
• Service Technician - Full-time (Las Vegas, NV)
• Data Engineer - Full-time (Fremont, CA)
• Sr. Employee Engagement Specialist - Full-time (Buffalo, NY)
RIVIAN
Rivian is a company that embraces the challenge of doing something different. Central to its mission is building a team of adventurous individuals determined to make a positive impact on the world. Rivian employees constantly challenge themselves, stretch beyond conventional thinking, reframe old problems, and seek new solutions.
• Staff Sustaining Reliability Engineer - Full-time (Normal, IL)
• Field Service Technician - Full-time (Trenton, NJ)
• Software Engineer - Full-time (Carson, CA)
• Manager, Field Service - Full-time (Costa Mesa, CA)
ABB E-mobility
Driving progress toward zero-emission mobility.
At ABB E-mobility, their purpose is to help their customers electrify mobility. They deliver innovative, scalable DC charging infrastructure and digital solutions that accelerate the global transition to sustainable transport.
• Spare Parts Specialist - Full-time (Montreal, CA)
• Service Solutions Specialist - Full-time (Charlotte, NC)
American Battery Solutions
American Battery Solutions designs and manufactures advanced lithium-ion batteries for commercial, fleet, and industrial on- and off-road vehicles.
• Diagnostic Repair Technician - (Full-time -Sharonville, OH)
• Production Operator - (Full-time - Springboro, OH)
• Manufacturing Quality Engineer - (Full-time - Springboro, OH)
• Quality Technician - (Full-time - Springboro, OH)
EV.Careers
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• Territory Sales Manager - Full-time (Las Vegas, NV)
• Sr. Sales Account Manager - Full-time
• Head of Business Development - Full-time
• DC Level 4 Technician - Full-time
• Director of Engineering - Full-time
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