# 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. - Code: 17-2061.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 17-2061) - Family: [Architecture & Engineering](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-17), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 18 tasks (15 core and 3 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-2061.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/17-2061.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Update knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in computer technology. Core task · Task 7391 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 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 task · Task 7407 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 3. Confer with engineering staff and consult specifications to evaluate interface between hardware and software and operational and performance requirements of overall system. Core task · Task 7399 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 4. Build, test, and modify product prototypes, using working models or theoretical models constructed with computer simulation. Core task · Task 7396 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 5. Write detailed functional specifications that document the hardware development process and support hardware introduction. Core task · Task 7402 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 6. Test and verify hardware and support peripherals to ensure that they meet specifications and requirements, by recording and analyzing test data. Core task · Task 7393 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 7. Direct technicians, engineering designers or other technical support personnel as needed. Core task · Task 7398 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 8. Provide technical support to designers, marketing and sales departments, suppliers, engineers and other team members throughout the product development and implementation process. Core task · Task 7392 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 9. Select hardware and material, assuring compliance with specifications and product requirements. Core task · Task 7400 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 10. Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements. Core task · Task 7401 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 11. Analyze user needs and recommend appropriate hardware. Core task · Task 7397 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 12. Evaluate factors such as reporting formats required, cost constraints, and need for security restrictions to determine hardware configuration. Core task · Task 7406 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 13. Provide training and support to system designers and users. Core task · Task 7404 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 14. Monitor functioning of equipment and make necessary modifications to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications. Core task · Task 7394 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 15. Specify power supply requirements and configuration, drawing on system performance expectations and design specifications. Core task · Task 7403 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 16. Assemble and modify existing pieces of equipment to meet special needs. Supplemental task · Task 7405 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 17. Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan layout, including type of computers and peripheral equipment modifications. Supplemental task · Task 7395 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 18. Recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, and humidity in area of system installation. 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