SC Future Makers

Career Details

Computer Hardware Engineers
Research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components such as processors, circuit boards, memory devices, networks, and routers.

What You’ll Do

  • Design new computer hardware, creating blueprints of computer equipment to be built
  • Test the completed models of the computer hardware they design
  • Update existing computer equipment so that it will work with new software
  • Oversee the manufacturing process for computer hardware

Abilities You’ll Need

Attention Span,Categorization,Comprehension,Dependability,Good Communications,Originality,Problem Recognition,Problem Solving,Reasoning

Knowledge You’ll Gain

Computers and Electronics,Design,Engineering and Technology,Mathematics

What You’ll Earn

Average: $87,510.00

Range

High: $117,400.00

Low : $50,930.00

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Education Needed

4-year Bachelors Degree

Skills

Communication,Computers,Critical Thinking,Dependability,Monitoring,Problem Solving,Systems Evaluation,Teamwork,Time Management

Technology

Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software,Computers,Microsoft Office Software