Computer Hardware Engineer
Computer hardware engineers design, develop, and test hardware for computers. Hardware consists of things like the motherboard, microchips, circuit boards, and other computer related accessories like keyboards, mice, and printers.
Salary
The average computer hardware engineers made between $76,250 and $122, 750 in 2008.
Education
High School:
- Computer Classes
- Math Classes
- Science Classe
After High School:
- Most computer hardware engineer positions require a bachelor's in engineering
- Sometimes a master's degree is required to advance into a manager or faculty position
Work Environment
Computer hardware engineers work regular hours in offices, laboratories, or industrial plants.
Daily Tasks
- Testing hardware
- Designing new hardware
- Monitoring equipment
- Analyzing data from equipment testing
Reward/Impact
- Design the latest and greatest computer
- Make the many different parts of computers work together
- Work hands on with computer hardware
Interviews/Biographies
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Related Careers
- Software Engineer and Computer Programmer
- Electronics Engineer
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Mathematician
- Computer Scientist
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