Electrical Technology and Automation: Career Insights, Industry Updates, and AI's Impact
Last Updated: 2026-05-29T04:32:40.644-04:00
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. The tour was led by Jesse Brunelle, a Chariho alumnus and engineer at the company, and his father, John Brunelle, the company's president. They showcased various machines and explained the customer-driven nature of the industry, with projects ranging from medical tubing equipment to control systems for the Mystic River Bascule Bridge. The goal was to expose students to the industrial automation sector, which is often overlooked in traditional electrical training.
Level Automation is NIS2 ready with new control system
Level Automation has successfully migrated from the Simatic S7-1200 to the new generation Simatic S7-1200 G2 control system. The migration process, which was expected to be complex, was completed in just two minutes using a new migration tool in the TIA Portal. The new system is certified according to the IEC 62443 cybersecurity standard, making it compliant with the NIS2 Directive. This upgrade positions Level Automation at the forefront of the industry, ready to meet the increased cybersecurity requirements for socially important activities.
10 Companies Hiring Electrical Engineers
With the rapid advancements in AI, electrification, and automation, the demand for skilled electrical engineers is on the rise. These engineers are crucial for developing and managing the power systems that fuel these technologies. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual salary of about $118,000 for electrical engineers. Top companies actively hiring in this field include Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Intel, and Siemens. These companies are at the forefront of innovation, working on everything from the chips that power AI data centers to the hardware for electric vehicles and industrial automation.
Post Electric Expands Home Automation and Smart Technology Integration Services
Post Electric, a licensed electrical contractor in Southwest Missouri, is expanding its residential services to include home automation and smart technology integration. This move is in response to the growing demand from homeowners to modernize their electrical systems for connected home technologies. The company has invested in advanced diagnostic equipment and training to handle a range of services, from whole-home electrical assessments and panel upgrades to the installation of smart lighting, thermostats, and security systems. This expansion is particularly relevant for homes built before 1990 that require significant electrical updates to support modern appliances and technologies.
Jobs AI can’t replace yet: What a new report finds
A new report from Planera, a construction scheduling platform, indicates that while many manual and physical professions are at high risk of automation, several sectors remain heavily reliant on human skills. Emergency services, social services, and healthcare have the lowest automation risk, at 11%, 12%, and 16% respectively. In contrast, agriculture, production, and utilities face automation risks of 89%, 82%, and 81%. The report highlights that jobs requiring human judgment, empathy, and real-time decision-making, such as emergency medical technicians (7% risk) and firefighters (9% risk), are the least likely to be automated. Interestingly, electricians also have a low automation risk of 14% and are in high demand, partly due to the construction and maintenance of AI data centers.
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