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Computer Hardware Engineers

SOC 17-2061.00

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.

Zone 4 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Active Listening

3.8

Speaking

3.8

Writing

3.6

Active Learning

3.6

Complex Problem Solving

3.5

Science

3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

Computers and Electronics

5.0

Engineering and Technology

5.0

Design

4.7

Mathematics

4.5

Physics

4.0

English Language

3.6

Production and Processing

2.9

Telecommunications

2.9

Key Tasks

1Update knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in computer technology.

2Build, test, and modify product prototypes using working models or theoretical models constructed with computer simulation.

3Write detailed functional specifications that document the hardware development process and support hardware introduction.

4Specify power supply requirements and configuration, drawing on system performance expectations and design specifications.

5Confer with engineering staff and consult specifications to evaluate interface between hardware and software and operational and performance requirements of overall system.

Also Known As

Automation Engineer Computer Architect Computer Designer Computer Engineer Computer Hardware Designer Computer Hardware Developer Computer Installation Engineer Computer Tester Configuration Manager Design Engineer