Electrical Automation and Engineering Roundup: Student Tours, NIS2 Compliance, Hiring Surge, and Smart Home Innovations
Last Updated: 2026-05-28T15:27:20.574-04:00
In the latest news, Chariho Career and Technical Center's Electrical Technology class visited ProSystems Integration, an automation company in Westerly, to explore career opportunities in industrial automation. The students were given a tour of the facility and shown the various machines and systems the company develops, which are used in a wide range of industries, from medical tubing to food production for companies like Hershey Chocolate and Krispy Kreme. The visit aimed to expose students to the industrial side of the electrical field, which is often overlooked in their curriculum.
Siemens has announced that Level Automation is now NIS2 ready after upgrading from the Simatic S7-1200 to the new generation Simatic S7-1200 G2 control system. The migration process was remarkably fast, taking only two minutes, thanks to a new migration tool in the TIA Portal. The new system is certified according to the IEC 62443 cybersecurity standard, aligning with the increased requirements of the NIS2 Directive.
Several top companies are actively hiring electrical engineers to support the growing demand for technologies like AI, electrification, and automation. Companies such as Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Intel, and Siemens are seeking engineers to work on everything from chip design and power systems for data centers to battery management and motor controls for electric vehicles. The median annual salary for electrical engineers is approximately $118,000.
Post Electric, a licensed electrical contractor in Southwest Missouri, has expanded its services to include home automation and smart technology integration. This expansion is in response to the increasing demand from homeowners to modernize their electrical systems to support connected home technologies, especially in older homes. The company now offers services such as whole-home electrical assessments, panel upgrades, and the installation of smart devices.
Wago, a German electrical engineering manufacturer, has introduced its first Matter-enabled products. In an interview, Strategic Product Manager Manfred Lehmann explained that the company aims to empower electricians to succeed in the evolving smart home market. The new WAGO Home Automation product line is designed to make it easier for electricians to install and configure smart homes, with a focus on the Matter standard to connect consumer electronics with professional building installations.
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