**The Future of Electrical Automation: Careers, Technologies, and Workforce Trends**
Last Updated: 2026-05-29T02:44:13.188-04:00
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 field. 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 a tour of the facility, explaining what multiple machines do and their purposes.
Siemens makes migration to new control system easy
Level Automation has made the leap from the Simatic S7-1200 to the new generation control system Simatic S71200 G2. The company's owner, Martin Ozols, said the migration went much smoother than expected. “It took two minutes,” he said. “It was almost ridiculously easy.”
10 Companies Hiring Electrical Engineers
These companies are hiring electrical engineers who can build and manage the power systems behind cutting-edge technologies like AI and electric vehicles. A look at the major companies hiring electrical engineers as AI, electrification and automation put new pressure on modern hardware. These employers are looking for engineers who can build the chips and power systems that fuel all of it.
Post Electric Expands Home Automation and Smart Technology Integration Services
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.
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 2026 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%.
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