Exploring Careers in Industrial Automation: Field Trips, Technology, and Market Trends
Last Updated: 2026-05-28T19:21:03.978-04:00
Field Trip: 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. The students stepped onto the production floor, which housed multiple pieces of equipment and machines, both large and small. 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 safety glasses and walked them through the Tom Harvey Road facility, explaining what multiple machines do and their purposes.
AUTOMATIONSNYTT • Easy migration – ready for NIS2 When Level Automation took the step from the Simatic S7-1200 to the new generation of the Simatic S7-1200 G2 control system, it went much smoother than expected. “It took two minutes. It was almost ridiculously easy,” says the company's owner Martin Ozols. At one of Siemens' workshops in Mölndal, Sweden, where new standards and cybersecurity requirements were on the agenda, Martin Ozols started talking to Ralf Folke from Siemens about the new control system generation Simatic S7-1200 G2.
10 Companies Hiring Electrical Engineers A lot of the technology getting the most investment right now depends on electrical engineering. The data centers powering artificial intelligence need more efficient chips and power systems that won’t bankrupt the surrounding area, electric vehicles depend on battery and motor-control hardware to stay running, and never-before-seen levels of automation are rolling about factory floors. At the same time, billions of dollars are being poured into semiconductor manufacturing and infrastructure to keep up with both the compute power and electricity required to meet rising demand.
Post Electric Expands Home Automation and Smart Technology Integration Services Monett, MO – January 06, 2026 – Post Electric, a licensed electrical contractor serving Southwest Missouri, announces the expansion of its residential electrical services to include comprehensive home automation and smart technology integration capabilities. The expansion addresses growing demand from homeowners seeking to modernize their electrical systems and incorporate connected home technologies. The enhanced service offerings come after an 18-month period during which the company experienced increased requests for electrical upgrades and smart home installations. Post Electric has invested in advanced diagnostic equipment and expanded its technical expertise to serve homeowners throughout the region, particularly those with properties built before 1990 that require significant electrical infrastructure updates.
Jobs AI can’t replace yet: What a new report finds At a time when conversations around artificial intelligence are often dominated by job loss fears, a new April 2024 report offers a more layered reality. It shows that while some parts of the workforce are highly exposed to automation, others remain firmly rooted in human capability. The study by construction scheduling platform Planera focuses on physical and manual professions, and the numbers reveal a clear divide. Emergency services have the lowest average automation risk at 11%, followed by social services at 12% and healthcare at 16%. These sectors rely heavily on human judgment, empathy, and real-time response, making them far harder to replace.
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