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Computer Engineering
By: Sandeep Sribhashyam
Job Description
Computer hardware engineers research, design, develop, test computer systems and components such as processors, circuit boards, memory devices, networks, and routers. By creating new directions in computer hardware, these engineers create rapid advances in computer technology.
Required Training
Required Education- bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or any related fields
Other Requirements- internship or relevant job experience
Need introduction to electrical and computer science, fundamentals of computer design, digital signal design and electric circuits
Voluntary professional certification through a private organization related to one's degree
Skills And Characteristics
Computer hardware engineers need strong skills in math, science, english, and computers
Analytical skills: Computer hardware engineers analyze complex equipment to determine the best way to improve it
Creativity: Computer hardware engineers design new types of information technology devices
Critical-thinking skills: These engineers use logic and reasoning to clarify goals, examine assumptions, and identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions to problems
Problem-solving skills: Computer hardware engineers identify complex problems in computer hardware, develop and evaluate possible solutions, and figure out the best way to implement them
Speaking skills: Engineers often work on teams and must be able to communicate with other types of engineers as well as with nontechnical team members
Typical Wages
The hourly income is $48.52 per hour
The median annual wage for computer hardware engineers was $100,920 in May 2012
The lowest 10 percent earned less than $63,970
Top 10 percent earned more than $150,130
Cities that pay high salaries in USA are
• San Jose, California: $134,400
• San Francisco, CA: $ 119,870
• Seattle, Washington: $116,120
• Baltimore, Maryland: $ 115,280
• Washington DC Metro Area: $ 114,740
Job Outlook
Employment of computer hardware engineers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2012 to 2022, slower than the average for all occupations
A limited number of engineers will be needed to meet the demand for new computer hardware because more innovation takes place with software than with hardware
Professional Associations
ACE-ACET
ACM
Computer Science Graduate Student Association
ADMI
Computer Information Association
Job Listing With the Companies names/location, Education, Experience
Apple- 12545 Riata Vista Cir, Austin, TX 78727
Dell- 2300 West Plano ParkwayPlano, TX 75075
NASA- 1601 NASA Road 1, Houston, TX 77058
Computer hardware engineer requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, computer engineering or a related field for entry-level employment
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