Latest in Electrical Engineering: Automation, Careers, and AI-Resilient Jobs

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 field. A Chariho alumnus and engineer at ProSystems, Jesse Brunelle, and his father, John, the company president, gave the students a tour of the facility and explained the various machines and their purposes. The company develops a wide range of systems, from equipment for making medical tubing to automated systems for companies like Hershey Chocolate and Krispy Kreme.

Siemens' New Control System, Simatic S7-1200 G2, is NIS2 Ready: Level Automation has successfully migrated from the Simatic S7-1200 to the new generation control system, the Simatic S7-1200 G2. The new system is certified according to the cybersecurity standard IEC 62443, which is important for meeting the increased requirements of the NIS2 Directive. The migration process was surprisingly easy, taking only two minutes thanks to a new migration tool in the TIA Portal. The new generation of control systems is also more compact, powerful, and offers more memory and features.

Top Companies Hiring Electrical Engineers: The demand for electrical engineers is on the rise as AI, electrification, and automation put new pressure on modern hardware. Companies are looking for engineers who can build the chips and power systems that fuel these technologies. Some of the top companies hiring electrical engineers include NVIDIA, Apple, Tesla, Intel, and Siemens. These companies are working on cutting-edge technologies like self-driving cars, AI data centers, and industrial automation.

Post Electric Expands Home Automation and Smart Technology Integration Services: Post Electric, a licensed electrical contractor in Southwest Missouri, has expanded its residential electrical services to include comprehensive home automation and smart technology integration. This expansion is in response to the growing demand from homeowners who want to modernize their electrical systems and incorporate connected home technologies. The company now offers whole-home electrical assessments, panel upgrades, dedicated circuit installations, and integration of smart home devices and systems.

New Report Identifies Jobs AI Can’t Replace Yet: A new report from Planera, a construction scheduling platform, has identified the jobs that are most and least at risk of being automated. The report found that emergency services have the lowest average automation risk, followed by social services and healthcare. On the other hand, agriculture has the highest automation risk, followed by production, utilities, and retail. The report also found that electricians have a low automation risk and strong demand growth, making it a "future-proof" career.

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