Electrical Technology Update: Automation, Smart Home, and Industry Hiring Trends
Last Updated: 2026-05-28T09:00:59.420-04:00
- 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. The visit was organized by Jesse Brunelle, a Chariho alumnus and engineer at ProSystems, to expose students to the world of industrial automation, a side of the industry they don't often see.
- Siemens' New Control System is NIS2 Ready: Level Automation 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 and is in line with the increased requirements of the NIS2 Directive.
- 10 Companies Hiring Electrical Engineers: A recent article highlighted the top companies hiring electrical engineers, including Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Intel, and Siemens. The demand for electrical engineers is being driven by advancements in AI, electrification, and automation, which are putting new pressure on modern hardware.
- 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 looking to modernize their electrical systems and incorporate connected home technologies.
- Wago and Matter: “We Want to Really Get Into This Market”: In an interview, Manfred Lehmann, Strategic Product Manager at WAGO, discussed the company's new Matter-enabled products and its strategy for the smart home market. Wago is aiming to empower electricians to be successful in the long term by providing them with the tools and products they need to succeed in the growing smart home market.
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