Electrical Industry Update: Automation, Smart Homes, and Career Pathways

Last Updated: 2026-05-28T14:01:46.382-04:00

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.
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 Simatic S7-1200 G2 control system from Siemens. 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: With the rise of AI, electrification, and automation, there is a growing demand for electrical engineers. Companies like Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Intel, and Siemens are actively hiring electrical engineers to build and manage the power systems behind these cutting-edge technologies.
Post Electric expands home automation services: Post Electric, a licensed electrical contractor in Southwest Missouri, is expanding its residential services to include home automation and smart technology integration. The company has invested in advanced diagnostic equipment and expanded its technical expertise to meet the growing demand from homeowners seeking to modernize their electrical systems.
Wago embraces the Matter standard for smart homes: German electrical engineering manufacturer Wago is introducing its first Matter-enabled products for smart homes. The company believes that the Matter standard will change the electrical industry and that electricians will need to adapt to this new technology. Wago is offering a dedicated product line, WAGO Home Automation, to help electricians successfully enter the smart home market.

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