How do they match: Computer Hardware Engineers

  • Computer Hardware Engineers

  • Computer Architect
  • Computer Designer
  • Computer Engineer
  • Computer Hardware Designer
  • Computer Hardware Developer
  • Computer Hardware Engineer
  • Computer Installation Engineer
  • Computer Tester
  • Computer Vision Engineer
  • Application Specific Integrated Circuit Design Engineer
  • Application Specific Integrated Circuit Design Verification Engineer
  • Microchip Specialist

  • 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.

  • Specify power supply requirements and configuration, drawing on system performance expectations and design specifications.
  • Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan layout, including type of computers and peripheral equipment modifications.
  • Assemble and modify existing pieces of equipment to meet special needs.
  • 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.
  • Design and develop computer hardware and support peripherals, including central processing units (CPUs), support logic, microprocessors, custom integrated circuits, and printers and disk drives.
  • Evaluate factors such as reporting formats required, cost constraints, and need for security restrictions to determine hardware configuration.
  • Monitor functioning of equipment and make necessary modifications to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications.
  • Select hardware and material, assuring compliance with specifications and product requirements.
  • Test and verify hardware and support peripherals to ensure that they meet specifications and requirements, by recording and analyzing test data.
  • Update knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in computer technology.
  • Write detailed functional specifications that document the hardware development process and support hardware introduction.

  • Analyze design requirements for computer or electronics systems.
  • Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation.
  • Determine operational criteria or specifications.