Electrical and Automation Industry News Roundup

Chariho Electrical Technology Students Explore Careers in Industrial Automation: Students from the Chariho Career and Technical Center's Electrical Technology class visited ProSystems Integration, an automation company in Westerly, to learn about career opportunities in the industrial side of the electrical field. The visit was organized by Jesse Brunelle, a Chariho alumnus and engineer at the company, and his father, John Brunelle, the company's president. They showcased the company's work, which includes creating automated systems for a variety of industries, from medical tubing to food production. The goal was to expose students to the industrial automation sector, which is often overlooked in traditional electrical training that focuses on residential and commercial work.

Siemens Simplifies Migration to New Control System: Level Automation, a Swedish company specializing in electrical and automation cabinets, successfully migrated from the Simatic S7-1200 to the new Simatic S7-1200 G2 control system from Siemens. The migration, which was expected to be a complex process, was completed in just two minutes thanks to a new migration tool in the TIA Portal. The new system is certified according to the IEC 62443 cybersecurity standard, making it ready for the increased requirements of the NIS2 Directive. This upgrade not only enhances security but also offers more power, more memory, and a more compact design.

Top Companies Hiring Electrical Engineers: The demand for electrical engineers is on the rise, driven by advancements in AI, electrification, and automation. Companies like Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Intel, and Siemens are actively hiring electrical engineers to work on a variety of projects, from developing more efficient chips for data centers to designing the power systems for electric vehicles and industrial automation. The median annual salary for electrical engineers is approximately $118,000.

Post Electric Expands into Home Automation: Post Electric, a licensed electrical contractor in Southwest Missouri, has expanded its services to include home automation and smart technology integration. This move is in response to the growing demand from homeowners to modernize their electrical systems and incorporate connected home technologies. The company's expanded services include whole-home electrical assessments, panel upgrades, and the installation of smart home devices such as lighting controls, thermostats, and security systems.

Wago Embraces Matter for Smart Home Automation: Wago, a German electrical engineering manufacturer, has introduced its first Matter-enabled products, aiming to make smart home automation more accessible to electricians. The new product line, WAGO Home Automation, is designed to bridge the gap between consumer electronics and professional building installations. The company is initially focusing on Thread as the primary communication standard for its Matter products, with Wi-Fi as a secondary option. The goal is to empower electricians to install the basic infrastructure for a smart home, which homeowners can then expand upon themselves.

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