Electrical Technology & Automation: Trends, Careers, and Industry Shifts
Last Updated: 2026-05-28T19:18:46.792-04:00
- 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.
- Siemens simplifies migration to new control system: Level Automation, a Swedish company, has successfully migrated from the Simatic S7-1200 to the new generation Simatic S7-1200 G2 control system. The new system is certified according to the cybersecurity standard IEC 62443, making it ready for the increased requirements of the NIS2 Directive.
- Top companies hiring electrical engineers: A recent report highlights the top companies hiring electrical engineers, including Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Intel, and Siemens. The demand for electrical engineers is driven by advancements in AI, electrification, and automation.
- Post Electric expands home automation services: Post Electric, a licensed electrical contractor in Southwest Missouri, has expanded its residential services to include home automation and smart technology integration. The company has seen increased demand for these services, particularly in older homes that require electrical system upgrades.
- AI's impact on the job market: A new report from Planera, a construction scheduling platform, finds that while some jobs are at high risk of automation, others, such as electricians, are in high demand and have a low automation risk. The report notes that the demand for electricians is expected to grow as infrastructure evolves to support new technologies like AI and electric vehicles.
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