Electrical Engineering and Automation Industry Roundup
Last Updated: 2026-05-28T14:52:53.763-04:00
In the latest news, 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 industrial automation. The visit, organized by former student and current ProSystems engineer Jesse Brunelle, aimed to expose students to the industrial side of the electrical field, which is often overlooked in their curriculum. The students toured the facility, learned about the various systems designed for different applications, and spoke with engineers about their day-to-day work.
Meanwhile, Level Automation has successfully migrated from the Simatic S7-1200 to the new generation Simatic S7-1200 G2 control system, a move that makes them NIS2 ready. The migration process was surprisingly quick and easy, 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, which is crucial for meeting the increased requirements of the NIS2 Directive.
On the job front, several top companies are actively hiring electrical engineers. With the rise of AI, electrification, and automation, there is a growing demand for engineers who can design and manage the power systems behind these cutting-edge technologies. Companies like Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Intel, and Siemens are looking for skilled professionals to work on everything from chip development and power management to industrial automation and robotics.
In other news, Post Electric, a licensed electrical contractor in Southwest Missouri, has expanded its residential services to include home automation and smart technology integration. The expansion is a 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 handle a range of services, from whole-home electrical assessments to the integration of smart home devices.
Finally, German electrical engineering manufacturer WAGO has entered the smart home market with its first Matter-enabled products. In an interview, Strategic Product Manager Manfred Lehmann explained that the company's goal is to empower electricians to be successful in the long term by providing them with access to automation in residential construction. The new WAGO Home Automation product line, which is based on the Matter standard, is designed to connect the consumer world of smart devices with professional building installations.
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