**Electrical Technology Today: Automation Careers, New Control Systems, and Industry Trends**
Last Updated: 2026-05-28T19:32:15.604-04:00
Chariho Electrical Technology students explore careers in industrial automation WESTERLY — Chariho Career and Technical Center's Electrical Technology class visited an automation company in Westerly, ProSystems Integration, on Wednesday to give students a look at career opportunities in the industrial side of the field. A former student of the class, Chariho alumnus and engineer at ProSystems Jesse Brunelle, alongside his father, John, president and owner of ProSystems Integration, gave the students a tour of the facility. They explained that the industry is heavily driven by customer demand, with a wide variety of systems designed for different applications. These projects range from equipment used to make medical tubing for hospitals, to automated systems for companies such as Hershey Chocolate and Krispy Kreme. For a more local example, Brunelle said the company has also developed control systems for the Mystic River Bascule Bridge in the past.
Siemens' New Control System, Simatic S7-1200 G2, Enables Easy Migration and NIS2 Readiness 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 from Siemens. The migration, which was expected to be a complex process, was completed in just two minutes thanks to a new migration tool in the TIA Portal. The new control system is certified according to the cybersecurity standard IEC 62443, making it ready for the increased requirements of the NIS2 Directive. The Simatic S7-1200 G2 is also faster, more powerful, and more compact than its predecessor, and it offers more memory and features.
10 Companies Hiring Electrical Engineers As AI, electrification, and automation continue to advance, the demand for skilled electrical engineers is on the rise. These engineers are crucial for developing and managing the power systems that fuel these cutting-edge technologies. Companies like Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Intel, and Siemens are actively hiring electrical engineers to work on a variety of projects, from designing the chips that power AI data centers to building the electric vehicles that are transforming the automotive industry. The median annual salary for electrical engineers is approximately $118,000, and the job outlook is positive, with thousands of new positions expected to be created in the coming years.
Post Electric Expands Home Automation and Smart Technology Integration Services Post Electric, a licensed electrical contractor serving Southwest Missouri, has expanded its residential electrical services to include comprehensive home automation and smart technology integration capabilities. The expansion is in response to the growing demand from homeowners who want to modernize their electrical systems and incorporate connected home technologies. The company's enhanced services include whole-home electrical assessments, panel upgrades, dedicated circuit installations, and the integration of smart home devices and systems. Post Electric has also invested in advanced diagnostic equipment and expanded its technical expertise to serve homeowners throughout the region.
New Report Identifies Jobs Least Likely to Be Replaced by AI A recent report by Planera, a construction scheduling platform, has identified the jobs that are least likely to be automated in the near future. The report, which analyzed over 55 manual professions, found that emergency medical technicians have the lowest automation risk at just 7%. Firefighters, police officers, and healthcare social workers also ranked among the most secure jobs. The report also highlighted that electricians are in a unique position, with a low automation risk of 14% and strong demand growth. This is due to the increasing need for electricians to support aging infrastructure, EV charging networks, and the energy transition. The report suggests that jobs that require human judgment, empathy, and real-time response are the most resilient to automation.
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