Electrical Industry Roundup: Automation, Hiring, and Smart Home Innovations

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, organized by Chariho alumnus and ProSystems engineer Jesse Brunelle, aimed to expose students to the world of industrial automation, a sector they might not otherwise encounter in their primarily residential and commercial-focused curriculum.

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. The company's owner, Martin Ozols, reported that the migration process, which previously took a significant amount of time, was completed in just two minutes thanks to a new migration tool in the TIA Portal. This upgrade also makes Level Automation's products ready for the new NIS2 cybersecurity directive.

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 recruiting 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 home automation services: Post Electric, a licensed electrical contractor in Southwest Missouri, is expanding its residential services to include comprehensive home automation and smart technology integration. The company has seen a surge in demand for these services, particularly in older homes that require electrical system upgrades to support modern technologies. The expanded services include whole-home electrical assessments, panel upgrades, and the installation of smart home devices.

Wago embraces the Matter standard: Wago, a German electrical engineering manufacturer, is launching its first Matter-enabled products. The company believes that the Matter standard will be a key driver in the electrical industry, empowering electricians to easily implement smart home solutions for their customers. Wago is initially releasing eight products and plans to build a dedicated team to further develop its Matter offerings.

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