Computer hardware engineers research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components such as processors, circuit boards, memory devices, networks, and routers.
Responsibilities:
Designing and developing hardware components including circuit boards, processors, and memory cards.
Testing hardware components individually and in tandem with external computer systems.
Analyzing systems data in order to make changes to the hardware configuration.
Completing functionality and performance tests on the final product.
Designing hardware for computer-related products such as routers and smart devices.
Creating specifications and documents for components and completed computer systems.
Collaborating with software developers to ensure the hardware functions for its intended purpose.
Overseeing manufacturing process of hardware components.