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.
  • Assemble and modify existing pieces of equipment to meet special needs.
  • Monitor functioning of equipment and make necessary modifications to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications.
  • Recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, and humidity in area of system installation.

  • Assemble equipment or components.
  • Conduct validation tests of equipment or processes.
  • Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation.
  • Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.