Electrical Automation News: Student Tours, Siemens Migration, Hiring Trends, Home Automation, and Wago's Matter Integration

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, which is often not covered in their curriculum. Students learned about the various systems the company designs, from medical tubing equipment to control systems for 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 from Siemens. The migration process was surprisingly simple, 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, making it ready for the increased requirements of the NIS2 Directive.

Top Companies Hiring Electrical Engineers: The demand for electrical engineers is on the rise as AI, electrification, and automation put new pressure on modern hardware. Companies like Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Intel, and Siemens are actively hiring electrical engineers to build the chips and power systems that fuel these technologies. The median annual salary for electrical engineers is about $118,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Post Electric Expands Home Automation 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 expansion is in response to the growing demand from homeowners to modernize their electrical systems and incorporate connected home technologies. The company has invested in advanced diagnostic equipment and expanded its technical expertise to serve homeowners throughout the region.

Wago Embraces Matter for Smart Home Automation: German electrical engineering manufacturer Wago is introducing its first Matter-enabled products for professional electricians. The new WAGO Home Automation product line is designed to make it easy for electricians to create smart homes and apartments. The company believes that the Matter standard will change the electrical industry and that electricians will need to become familiar with it.

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