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.

Design and develop computer hardware and support peripherals, including central processing units (CPUs), support logic, microprocessors, custom integrated circuits, and printers and disk drives.
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.
Direct technicians, engineering designers or other technical support personnel as needed.
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.
Specify power supply requirements and configuration, drawing on system performance expectations and design specifications.
Update knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in computer technology.

Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation.
Analyze design requirements for computer or electronics systems.
Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.

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