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.

Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan layout, including type of computers and peripheral equipment modifications.
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.
Monitor functioning of equipment and make necessary modifications to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications.
Provide training and support to system designers and users.
Recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, and humidity in area of system installation.
Specify power supply requirements and configuration, drawing on system performance expectations and design specifications.
Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.
Update knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in computer technology.

Analyze design requirements for computer or electronics systems.
Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation.
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.

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