3 Adom Hansen by Adom Hansen https://padlet.com/adomhnsn/compooterman Computer Hardware Engineer en-us 2019-02-27 14:22:32 UTC 2025-06-07 13:46:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://pepethefrogfaith.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/pepe.png?w=375&h=360&crop=1 1 Job desc. and details adomhnsn https://padlet.com/adomhnsn/compooterman/wish/336245438 A computer hardware engineer (CHE) is an engineer that deals with fixing or optimizing the physical components that make up electronics.
Duties include: drafting blueprints for new hardware, testing and optimizing said hardware,  soft skills like communication of designs and creativity, potentially using tools (e.g. charge testers, solders), and prescribing the best solutions for clients.
A typical workday for a CHE can greatly vary. The majority of the time, they will test hardware of a client, and determine efficiency of system, subsequently finding best solutions. Other times they will be diagnosing and fixing problems in a computer or network system.

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/computer-hardware-engineers.htm

https://careertrend.com/computer-hardware-engineers.html

]]> 2019-02-28 03:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/adomhnsn/compooterman/wish/336245438 2 working conditions adomhnsn https://padlet.com/adomhnsn/compooterman/wish/336249557 Computer hardware engineers typically work in research laboratories that build and test various types of computer models. Many work in high-tech manufacturing firms. Most work full time, with 1/4 exceeding 40 hrs/wk. This is Mon-Fri. It is typically alone, until soft skills are utilized, usually in sales and communication of how to use new tech, or the client's options. It may be mentally demanding, depending on how one thinks, but it is largely straightforward. It is a very sedentary job. 

https://datausa.io/profile/soc/172061/]]> 2019-02-28 03:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/adomhnsn/compooterman/wish/336249557 3 wage and benefits adomhnsn https://padlet.com/adomhnsn/compooterman/wish/336250141 In PA, a CHE would be expected to be paid $110 000 annually. Pay can range up to $20 000 differently per year, depending on skill, client base, and hour input. CHEs are paid hourly, but may be paid salaried, depending on employer. Financial benefits could include health care, dental, life insurance, vacations, and educational benefits, but all of this is up to the discretion of the employer and can vary widely.

https://datausa.io/profile/soc/172061/]]> 2019-02-28 03:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/adomhnsn/compooterman/wish/336250141 4 employment trends adomhnsn https://padlet.com/adomhnsn/compooterman/wish/336252350 The employment of CHEs has risen about 5% in the last ten years and is expected to rise another 5 in the coming decade, which is an average job growth rate. There is no central location for CHEs. Jobs will likely be offered by every business to exist ever that uses any form of computing electronics.

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/computer-hardware-engineers.htm]]> 2019-02-28 04:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/adomhnsn/compooterman/wish/336252350 5 qualification adomhnsn https://padlet.com/adomhnsn/compooterman/wish/336252942 To be qualified to be a CHE, one must have good communication skills, be able to think creatively if needed, know basic mechanics of computers as well as software (for compatibility). Bachelor degrees are typical, but a Masters may give one an edge. Clubs like power tech and robotics club would be valued. A lot of training could be on site of the lab.

https://datausa.io/profile/soc/172061/]]> 2019-02-28 04:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/adomhnsn/compooterman/wish/336252942 6 Educational Institutions adomhnsn https://padlet.com/adomhnsn/compooterman/wish/336254013
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
  • University of California--Berkeley
  • University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign.
  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Georgia Institute of Technology
    • https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-engineering-schools/computer-engineering-rankings

    ]]>     2019-02-28 04:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/adomhnsn/compooterman/wish/336254013     7 benefits and drawbacks adomhnsn https://padlet.com/adomhnsn/compooterman/wish/336254431 A benefit of being a CHE is the employment of several problem solving techniques that will stimulate the worker and has high fulfillment potential (hopefully). This benefit will also hone the worker's skills, which are widely used in everyday interactions. 
    Another benefit of having this career is being able to be self sufficient with one's computer, and electronic/electrical components pf many things. A drawback of being a CHE is the sedentary lifestyle that it has, which may have a toll on morale and health of this worker. 

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