How do they match: Computer Hardware Engineers

  • Software Engineer
  • Computer Tester
  • Hardware Test Engineer
  • Supplier Quality Engineer

  • 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.

  • Test and verify hardware and support peripherals to ensure that they meet specifications and requirements, by recording and analyzing test data.
  • Build, test, and modify product prototypes, using working models or theoretical models constructed with computer simulation.
  • Confer with engineering staff and consult specifications to evaluate interface between hardware and software and operational and performance requirements of overall system.
  • Select hardware and material, assuring compliance with specifications and product requirements.

  • Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
  • Conduct validation tests of equipment or processes.
  • Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.