Electrical Automation News Roundup: Education, Cybersecurity, and Career Trends

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Students in Chariho Career and Technical Center's Electrical Technology class visited ProSystems Integration, an automation company in Westerly, to learn about career opportunities in industrial automation. A former student of the class, Jesse Brunelle, who is now an engineer at ProSystems, and his father, John, the company president, gave the students a tour of the facility and explained the various machines and systems they design and manufacture. The Brunelles emphasized the growing importance of technology and automation in the electrical industry and the wide range of career paths available to students with a background in electrical technology.

Level Automation, an automation company in Sweden, recently upgraded its control systems from the Simatic S7-1200 to the new generation Simatic S7-1200 G2. The migration process was surprisingly easy, taking only two minutes to complete. The new system is certified according to the cybersecurity standard IEC 62443, which is important for meeting the requirements of the NIS2 Directive. The upgrade will allow Level Automation to provide more secure and efficient automation solutions to its customers.

Built In, a website that covers the tech industry, has published a list of 10 companies that are hiring electrical engineers. The list includes major tech companies such as Nvidia, Apple, and Tesla, as well as companies in other industries such as Siemens and ABB. The article highlights the growing demand for electrical engineers who can design and manage the power systems behind cutting-edge technologies like AI and electric vehicles.

Post Electric, a licensed electrical contractor serving Southwest Missouri, has expanded its residential electrical services to include comprehensive home automation and smart technology integration capabilities. The company has invested in advanced diagnostic equipment and expanded its technical expertise to meet the growing demand from homeowners seeking to modernize their electrical systems and incorporate connected home technologies. The expanded services include whole-home electrical assessments, panel upgrades, dedicated circuit installations, and integration of smart home devices and systems.

A new report from Planera, a construction scheduling platform, has identified the jobs that are most and least likely to be automated. The report found that emergency services have the lowest average automation risk, followed by social services and healthcare. On the other hand, agriculture has the highest automation risk, followed by production, utilities, and retail. The report also identified several skilled trades, such as electricians, that have a low automation risk and strong demand growth.

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A Reddit user who is an electrician starting out in automation is asking for advice on what to expect in terms of pay.
The Philadelphia Technician Training Institute has a blog post that discusses the differences and similarities between electricians and automation technicians.
A YouTube video from Chris Guyatt discusses the future of controls, automation, and BEMS for electricians.
Indeed.com has a page with job listings for automation electricians.
Deltek has a blog post that discusses eight ways electrical contractors can reduce overhead costs through automation.

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