Electrical Engineering and Automation: Industry Growth, Smart Home Trends, and Career Opportunities
Last Updated: 2026-05-28T15:04:34.679-04:00
An article from "The Westerly Sun" published three weeks ago reports that 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 industrial automation. The visit was organized by Jesse Brunelle, a Chariho alumnus and engineer at the company, along with his father, John Brunelle, the company's president. They showcased various systems, including those for medical tubing, and control systems for major brands and local infrastructure like the Mystic River Bascule Bridge. The goal was to expose students to the industrial side of the electrical field, which is often overlooked in their curriculum, and to highlight the growing opportunities in automation due to rapid technological changes.
According to an article from "Built In" published last week, there is a high demand for electrical engineers in companies like Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Intel, and Siemens. These companies are looking for professionals who can develop and manage power systems for technologies such as AI, electric vehicles, and industrial automation. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the median annual salary for electrical engineers is approximately $118,000.
A press release from Post Electric on January 6, 2026, announced the expansion of their services to include home automation and smart technology integration. The company, which serves Southwest Missouri, has seen a growing demand for these services, especially in homes built before 1990. The expanded services will cover whole-home electrical assessments, panel upgrades, and the integration of smart devices like lighting, thermostats, and security systems.
A recent article from "matter-smarthome.de" features an interview with Manfred Lehmann, a product manager at WAGO, a German electrical engineering company. WAGO is launching its first products that are compatible with the Matter standard, aiming to make smart home technology more accessible to electricians in residential construction. Lehmann believes that the Matter standard will significantly change the electrical industry, allowing for more flexible and user-friendly smart home systems.
Finally, an article from Siemens published a week ago discusses the ease of migrating to their new Simatic S7-1200 G2 control system, which is now NIS2 ready. Level Automation, a company specializing in electrical and automation cabinets, reported that the migration from the previous system was "ridiculously easy" and took only two minutes. This new system is certified according to the IEC 62443 cybersecurity standard, which is crucial for meeting the requirements of the NIS2 Directive for socially important activities.
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