How do they match: Computer Hardware Engineers

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 technical support to designers, marketing and sales departments, suppliers, engineers and other team members throughout the product development and implementation process.
Provide training and support to system designers and users.
Recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, and humidity in area of system installation.
Select hardware and material, assuring compliance with specifications and product requirements.
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.
Write detailed functional specifications that document the hardware development process and support hardware introduction.

Advise customers on the use of products or services.
Analyze design requirements for computer or electronics systems.
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.
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.

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