Computer Hardware Engineers
SOC: 17-2061.00 · Job Zone 4 (Considerable preparation)
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.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$155,020
per year
Mean Wage
$156,770
per year
Employment
76K
workers
Wage Range
$85,430 - $223,820
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Task Breakdown
18 tasks analyzed
Update knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in computer technology.
Build, test, and modify product prototypes using working models or theoretical models constructed with computer simulation.
Write detailed functional specifications that document the hardware development process and support hardware introduction.
Confer with engineering staff and consult specifications to evaluate interface between hardware and software and operational and performance requirements of overall system.
Specify power supply requirements and configuration, drawing on system performance expectations and design specifications.
Design and develop computer hardware and support peripherals, including central processing units (CPUs), support logic, microprocessors, custom integrated circuits, and printers and disk drives.
Select hardware and material, assuring compliance with specifications and product requirements.
Monitor functioning of equipment and make necessary modifications to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications.
Test and verify hardware and support peripherals to ensure that they meet specifications and requirements, by recording and analyzing test data.
Direct technicians, engineering designers or other technical support personnel as needed.
Provide technical support to designers, marketing and sales departments, suppliers, engineers and other team members throughout the product development and implementation process.
Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.
Evaluate factors such as reporting formats required, cost constraints, and need for security restrictions to determine hardware configuration.
Analyze user needs and recommend appropriate hardware.
Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan layout, including type of computers and peripheral equipment modifications.
Assemble and modify existing pieces of equipment to meet special needs.
Recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, and humidity in area of system installation.
Provide training and support to system designers and users.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Update knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in computer technology. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 5% |
| Build, test, and modify product prototypes using working models or theoretical models constructed with computer simulation. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 10% |
| Write detailed functional specifications that document the hardware development process and support hardware introduction. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 8% |
| Confer with engineering staff and consult specifications to evaluate interface between hardware and software and operational and performance requirements of overall system. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 8% |
| Specify power supply requirements and configuration, drawing on system performance expectations and design specifications. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 5% |
| Design and develop computer hardware and support peripherals, including central processing units (CPUs), support logic, microprocessors, custom integrated circuits, and printers and disk drives. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 15% |
| Select hardware and material, assuring compliance with specifications and product requirements. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 5% |
| Monitor functioning of equipment and make necessary modifications to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 6% |
| Test and verify hardware and support peripherals to ensure that they meet specifications and requirements, by recording and analyzing test data. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 8% |
| Direct technicians, engineering designers or other technical support personnel as needed. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 5% |
| Provide technical support to designers, marketing and sales departments, suppliers, engineers and other team members throughout the product development and implementation process. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 5% |
| Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 4% |
| Evaluate factors such as reporting formats required, cost constraints, and need for security restrictions to determine hardware configuration. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 4% |
| Analyze user needs and recommend appropriate hardware. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 3% |
| Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan layout, including type of computers and peripheral equipment modifications. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 3% |
| Assemble and modify existing pieces of equipment to meet special needs. | Non-Routine Manual | - | - | 3% |
| Recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, and humidity in area of system installation. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 2% |
| Provide training and support to system designers and users. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 2% |
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