Automation has changed the energy sector in countless ways. By improving efficiency and safety, automation has helped to ensure the reliable delivery of energy to communities across the globe. As the use of automation has grown, so has the demand for skilled automation technicians. The energy sector needs technicians who can install and maintain automated systems. Here's what you need to know.

Automation has transformed manufacturing in recent years. Companies that rely on automation need technicians to install and maintain their automated systems. Today, many adults consider these careers because they offer strong salaries and ample opportunities in a range of industries—without requiring four-year degrees.

When we consider the sophisticated machinery that’s used in the manufacturing sector, several things come to mind. The first, is that the machinery needs to be able to perform tasks consistently, efficiently, and above all, safely. While all three of these things must be achieved before the equipment can be sold, none of them can be done without two subjects: mathematics and physics.

Industrial automation control systems have surged in use with the Fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0, as manufacturers begin integrating advanced automation technologies to improve equipment and labour efficiencies.