Career As A Computer Hardware Engineer
Industry: Technology Career: Computer Hardware Engineer
OVERVIEW
A Computer Hardware Engineer is a profession where one is tasked with researching, designing, 
developing and testing computer systems and components such as processors, circuit boards, memory devices, networks, and routers.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Identify and isolate defects.
- Estimate cost, reliability and safety factors.
- Design and oversee the production of computer hardware equipment.
- Test and re-test parts to ensure they work properly.
- Design and test circuits and other electronic components.
- Test work and refine processes.
- Integrate components into the final design.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the design and change if necessary.
- Use computers extensively to produce and analyze designs.
- Generate specifications for parts.
- Control the efficiency of processes.
- Supervise technicians and other engineers during development phase.
- Build, test and modify product prototypes.
- Analyze information and recommend appropriate hardware to users.
- Design support peripherals, including central processing units (CPUs), support logic,
- microprocessors, custom integrated circuits, and printers and disk drives.
- Specify power supply requirements and configuration.
- Retrieve data for analysis of system capabilities.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
TRAINING | COACHING | STUDY REQUIREMENTS
- Computer or laptop
- Programming Software
- Computer Engineering instructional books and ebooks
- Instructional videos on computer engineering
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
- Critical-thinking and analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in a group setting
- Creative
- Commitment and endurance
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