How do they match: Computer Hardware Engineers

  • Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.

  • Design and develop computer hardware and support peripherals, including central processing units (CPUs), support logic, microprocessors, custom integrated circuits, and printers and disk drives.
  • Provide technical support to designers, marketing and sales departments, suppliers, engineers and other team members throughout the product development and implementation process.
  • Write detailed functional specifications that document the hardware development process and support hardware introduction.

  • Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
  • Conduct validation tests of equipment or processes.
  • Monitor processes for compliance with standards.
  • Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.