Electrical and Automation Industry Roundup: From Student Tours to Smart Home Expansion

Chariho Electrical Technology Students Explore Careers in Industrial Automation: Students from 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, organized by Chariho alumnus and ProSystems engineer Jesse Brunelle, aimed to expose students to the world of automation, a sector they might not typically encounter in their residential and commercial-focused curriculum. The students toured the facility, saw various machines in action, and spoke with engineers about system design and day-to-day work. The company has developed control systems for a wide range of applications, from medical tubing equipment to systems for Hershey Chocolate and the Mystic River Bascule Bridge.

Siemens Simplifies Migration to New Control System: Level Automation, a Swedish company specializing in electrical and automation cabinets, has successfully migrated from the Simatic S7-1200 to the new generation Simatic S7-1200 G2 control system. The process, which was expected to be complex, 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. The upgrade also offers more memory, more features, 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 designing chips and power systems for data centers to developing hardware for electric vehicles and industrial automation. The median annual salary for electrical engineers is approximately $118,000.

Post Electric Expands Smart Home Services: Post Electric, a licensed electrical contractor in Southwest Missouri, has expanded its residential services to include comprehensive home automation and smart technology integration. The company is responding to the growing demand from homeowners to modernize their electrical systems and incorporate connected home technologies. The expanded services include whole-home electrical assessments, panel upgrades, dedicated circuit installations, and the integration of smart devices like lighting controls, thermostats, and security systems.

Wago Embraces Matter for Smart Home Automation: German electrical engineering manufacturer Wago has introduced its first Matter-enabled products, aiming to make smart home automation more accessible to electricians in residential construction. The company believes the Matter standard will be a key trend in the electrical industry, bridging the gap between consumer electronics and professional building installations. Wago's new product line, WAGO Home Automation, allows electricians to install a basic system that customers can then expand upon themselves. The company is initially offering eight products and is committed to supporting electricians with online tutorials and training courses.

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