Computer Hardware Engineers
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.
- Tasks
- 18 tasks15 core, 3 supplemental
- Family
- Architecture & EngineeringOne of its 59 occupations
- Code
- 17-2061.00SOC 2018: 17-2061
What the work is made of
15 core tasks and 3 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Update knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in computer technology.Core taskTask 7391Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 2. Design and develop computer hardware and support peripherals, including central processing units (CPUs), support logic, microprocessors, custom integrated circuits, and printers and disk drives.Core taskTask 7407Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 3. Confer with engineering staff and consult specifications to evaluate interface between hardware and software and operational and performance requirements of overall system.Core taskTask 7399Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 4. Build, test, and modify product prototypes, using working models or theoretical models constructed with computer simulation.Core taskTask 7396Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 5. Write detailed functional specifications that document the hardware development process and support hardware introduction.Core taskTask 7402Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 6. Test and verify hardware and support peripherals to ensure that they meet specifications and requirements, by recording and analyzing test data.Core taskTask 7393Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 7. Direct technicians, engineering designers or other technical support personnel as needed.Core taskTask 7398Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 8. Provide technical support to designers, marketing and sales departments, suppliers, engineers and other team members throughout the product development and implementation process.Core taskTask 7392Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 9. Select hardware and material, assuring compliance with specifications and product requirements.Core taskTask 7400Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 10. Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.Core taskTask 7401Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 11. Analyze user needs and recommend appropriate hardware.Core taskTask 7397Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 12. Evaluate factors such as reporting formats required, cost constraints, and need for security restrictions to determine hardware configuration.Core taskTask 7406Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 13. Provide training and support to system designers and users.Core taskTask 7404Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 14. Monitor functioning of equipment and make necessary modifications to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications.Core taskTask 7394Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 15. Specify power supply requirements and configuration, drawing on system performance expectations and design specifications.Core taskTask 7403Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 16. Assemble and modify existing pieces of equipment to meet special needs.Supplemental taskTask 7405Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 17. Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan layout, including type of computers and peripheral equipment modifications.Supplemental taskTask 7395Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 18. Recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, and humidity in area of system installation.Supplemental taskTask 7408Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 17-2061
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