Electrical Technology Update: Automation, Smart Homes, and Career Opportunities
Last Updated: 2026-05-28T14:27:26.628-04:00
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 industrial automation. They toured the facility and saw equipment used for various applications, from medical tubing to systems for Hershey Chocolate and Krispy Kreme. The visit aimed to show students the industrial side of the electrical field, which is often overlooked in their curriculum.
Siemens' new control system streamlines automation and enhances cybersecurity
Level Automation successfully migrated from the Simatic S7-1200 to the new Simatic S7-1200 G2 control system in just two minutes, thanks to a new migration tool in the TIA Portal. The new system is certified according to the IEC 62443 cybersecurity standard, making it ready for the increased requirements of the NIS2 Directive. This upgrade allows Level Automation to provide more secure and efficient automation solutions for their customers in the water and wastewater industry, machine building, and other industrial processes.
Top companies hiring electrical engineers amid advancements in AI and automation
The demand for electrical engineers is on the rise as AI, electrification, and automation continue to advance. Companies like Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Intel, and Siemens are actively hiring electrical engineers to develop the chips and power systems that fuel these technologies. These roles involve working on everything from the data centers that power AI to the battery and motor-control hardware in electric vehicles.
Post Electric expands into home automation and smart technology
Post Electric, an electrical contractor in Southwest Missouri, is expanding its services to include home automation and smart technology integration. The company has seen increased demand for these services and has invested in advanced diagnostic equipment and training for its technicians. The new services include whole-home electrical assessments, panel upgrades, and the integration of smart home devices and systems.
Wago embraces the Matter standard for smart home automation
Wago, a German electrical engineering manufacturer, is introducing its first Matter-enabled products for smart home automation. The company believes that the Matter standard will change the electrical industry and that electricians need to be prepared for the new requirements it brings, such as dealing with IP and home networks. Wago's new product line, WAGO Home Automation, aims to empower electricians to be successful in the long term by providing them with the tools and training they need to work with Matter.
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