Industry Roundup: Automation Trends, Smart Home Advances, and Top Employers in Electrical Engineering
Last Updated: 2026-05-28T15:29:33.371-04:00
Chariho Career and Technical Center's Electrical Technology class visited ProSystems Integration, an automation company in Westerly, to give students a look at career opportunities in the industrial side of the field. The students toured the facility and learned about the various systems designed for different applications, from medical tubing to automated systems for companies like Hershey Chocolate and Krispy Kreme. The visit was organized by Jesse Brunelle, a Chariho alumnus and engineer at ProSystems, who wanted to expose students to the careers available in the automation field.
Siemens has released the Simatic S7-1200 G2, a new generation of its programmable logic controller (PLC). The new PLC is certified according to the cybersecurity standard IEC 62443, making it compliant with the NIS2 directive. It is also faster and more powerful than the previous generation, with more memory and features. The S7-1200 G2 is also more compact, taking up less space on the DIN rail. A new migration tool in the TIA Portal makes it easy to migrate from the previous generation to the new one.
Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Intel, and Siemens are among the top companies hiring electrical engineers. These companies are looking for engineers who can build and manage the power systems behind cutting-edge technologies like AI and electric vehicles.
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 company has invested in advanced diagnostic equipment and expanded its technical expertise to serve homeowners throughout the region.
Wago, a German electrical engineering manufacturer, is introducing its first Matter-enabled products. The new WAGO Home Automation product line will allow electricians to easily create smart homes and apartments. The Matter standard is key to this, as it will allow Wago's products to be compatible with a wide range of other smart home devices.
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