Control

Figure 3: Nick Francone (far left), senior engineer, and Brian Fenn (far right), COO at Actemium-Avanceon, congratulate Penn State Berks students during their senior capstone project presentation of Bartendo. The students presented their engineering approach, design process and final system demonstration to the company’s team members.

Bootcamp demonstrates automation foundations

Actemium-Avanceon’s bootcamp shows entry-level staff how to invest in themselves, and teaches leaders how to be mentors

Aug. 28, 2026

Technical drawing of human anatomy surrounded by mechanical gear components on paper sheet featuring blueprint style sketches and precise engineering measurements for architectural design.

How to build process engineers and operators

Aug. 28, 2026

Dylan Lane, digital manufacturing systems manager (standing), and Gotzon Mugica, lead control systems engineer III (seated), review code for an upcoming project at George T. Hall, a system integrator in Anaheim, Calif.

No substitute for in-person experience

Aug. 27, 2026

ACS recently engineered a microgrid for rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging of mining trucks deployed in a remote facility. The project included rapid-deployment design, high-voltage integration, autonomous compatibility, ergonomic cable management, grid resilience and a phased-power strategy.

Have experience? Willing to travel and learn in the trenches?

Aug. 26, 2026

Figure 2: The 2025 graduating class at Enterprise Automation’s inhouse EA University (EAU) included (1. to r.) David Huang, controls engineer I, Brandon Wang, controls engineer I, Mitchell Shaw, controls engineer III, Loc Nguyen, controls engineer I, Carl Schmid, senior engineer, and Aidan Abregov, electrical design drafter I. Source: Enterprise Automation

Do-it-yourself schooling teaches specialized skills

Aug. 25, 2026

Bill Trotta-Smith, control systems engineer at Arthur G. Russell Co., adjusts a human-machine interface (HMI) on an automated system. AGR reports that he exemplifies the career longevity possible in manufacturing, where opportunities to learn, develop new skills and advance can lead to a lasting career. Source: Arthur G. Russell

Teach what you need

Aug. 24, 2026

Technician In Modern Industrial Control Room Monitors SCADA For Automation.

Quiz: Can you solve the process automation workforce development dilemma?

Aug. 21, 2026

Female engineer with hard hat and safety vest is seen from behind, observing train inside maintenance depot.

Career change: Why control engineers should step outside their comfort zone

Aug. 20, 2026

yellow helmet and wood mounting tools on wooden table

In-house preparation puts personnel parts together

Aug. 14, 2026

Looking for Something?