COMPUTER HARDWARE ENGINEERING Created by: Spencer Cho Period 6 Intro to Engineering Design
JOB DESCRIPTION Computer hardware engineers design, create, and test various components within a computer as well as a computer system itself Create advances in technology by pushing computer hardware in a new, innovative direction
REQUIRED TRAINING High school diploma Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering for an entry-level position Master’s degree in Computer Engineering for some firms or specialized jobs Doctoral degree for positions in research
SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS Creativity- design new types of hardware and computer technologies Analytical Skills- analyze various equipment in order to find a way to improve upon it Critical-thinking Skills- use reasoning and logic in order to create solutions, identify both strengths and flaws, and verify goals Problem-solving Skills- find a problem in computer hardware, create a solution and implement it in the best way possible Speaking Skills- work in teams, communicate your ideas and solutions to other members
TYPICAL WAGES In 2014, the median wages for a computer hardware engineers was $108,430 $52.13 per hour Bottom 10 percent received less than $63,970 Top 10 percent received more than $150,130
JOB OUTLOOK From 2012 to 2022, employment is expected to grow 7 percent (slower than most occupations) Fewer computer hardware engineers will be needed due to innovations that usually happen in software rather than hardware Those with higher education or knowledge have better prospects when it comes to jobs
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS IEEE Computer Society Association of Computer Engineers(ACE)and the Association of Computer Engineers and Technicians(ACET) Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association(ECEDHA)
JOB LISTING Emerald Resource Group in Cleveland, Ohio Hardware Manager Engineer Manage and lead hardware engineering department Direct between engineers and technicians Maintain a product through its cycle by enhancing and improving upon it Bachelor’s of Science in electrical or computer engineering required MS in Engineering is desirable 7+ years of experience in electronic product development or support Communicate clearly and convey ideas both verbally as well as written Leadership, technical and interpersonal skills
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