This Week in Electrical and Automation Technology
Last Updated: 2026-05-29T02:21:32.097-04:00
- 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. The visit was organized by Jesse Brunelle, a Chariho alumnus and engineer at ProSystems, to expose students to the world of automation, which is often not covered in their curriculum.
- Siemens' new control system is NIS2 ready: Level Automation has upgraded its control system from the Simatic S7-1200 to the new generation Simatic S7-1200 G2. The migration was much smoother than expected, taking only two minutes. The new system is certified according to the cybersecurity standard IEC 62443, which is important for meeting the requirements of the NIS2 Directive.
- 10 companies hiring electrical engineers: The demand for electrical engineers is growing as AI, electrification, and automation put new pressure on modern hardware. These companies are hiring electrical engineers to build and manage the power systems behind these cutting-edge technologies.
- Post Electric expands home automation and smart technology integration services: 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 expansion is in response to the 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: While some jobs are at high risk of being automated, others remain firmly rooted in human capability. A new report from Planera, a construction scheduling platform, finds that jobs in emergency services, social services, and healthcare have the lowest risk of automation. This is because these jobs require human judgment, empathy, and real-time response, which are difficult to automate.
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