Electrical Industry News: Automation, Smart Homes, and Career Growth
Last Updated: 2026-05-28T09:42:08.511-04:00
- Chariho Electrical Technology Students Explore Careers in Industrial Automation: 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 the industrial side of the electrical field. The visit was organized by Jesse Brunelle, a Chariho alumnus and engineer at ProSystems, to expose students to the world of automation, a sector he felt was underrepresented in their curriculum.
- Siemens' Easy Migration to NIS2-Ready Control Systems: Level Automation, a Swedish company specializing in electrical and automation cabinets, successfully and easily migrated from the Simatic S7-1200 to the new generation Simatic S7-1200 G2 control system. The new system is certified according to the IEC 62443 cybersecurity standard, aligning with the increased requirements of the NIS2 Directive. The migration process was significantly streamlined thanks to a new migration tool in the TIA Portal.
- Top Companies Hiring Electrical Engineers: The demand for electrical engineers is on the rise, driven by advancements in AI, electrification, and automation. Companies like Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Intel, and Siemens are actively hiring electrical engineers to develop and manage the power systems behind these cutting-edge technologies. The median annual salary for electrical engineers is approximately $118,000.
- Post Electric Expands Smart Home Services: Post Electric, a licensed electrical contractor in Southwest Missouri, has expanded its residential services to include comprehensive home automation and smart technology integration. This move is in response to the growing demand from homeowners to modernize their electrical systems to support connected home technologies, especially in older homes.
- Wago Embraces Matter for Smart Home Automation: Wago, a German electrical engineering manufacturer, has introduced its first Matter-enabled products, aiming to empower electricians in the residential construction sector. The company believes the Matter standard will be a key trend in the electrical industry, bridging the gap between consumer electronics and professional building installations.
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