Electricians, Automation, and AI: Key Trends Shaping the Electrical Industry
Last Updated: 2026-05-28T18:51:56.738-04:00
- 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.
- Siemens simplifies migration to new control system: Level Automation 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, aligning with the increased requirements of the NIS2 Directive.
- Top companies hiring electrical engineers: Companies like Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Intel, and Siemens are actively hiring electrical engineers to build and manage power systems for technologies such as AI, electric vehicles, and industrial automation.
- Post Electric expands into home automation: Post Electric, a licensed electrical contractor, is expanding its services to include home automation and smart technology integration, addressing the growing demand for modernized electrical systems and connected home technologies.
- AI's impact on jobs: A new report indicates that while some manual professions face a high risk of automation, others, particularly in emergency services, social services, and healthcare, remain firmly rooted in human capability. The report highlights that electricians have a low automation risk and are in high demand, partly due to the needs of AI data centers.
Visit BotAdmins for done for you business solutions.