Computer Hardware Engineering Technician Science & Engineering Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Computer Hardware Engineering Technician Do?
Computer hardware engineering technicians collaborate with computer hardware engineers in the development of computer hardware, such as motherboards, routers, and microprocessors. Computer hardware engineering technicians are responsible for building, testing, monitoring, and maintaining the developed computer technology.
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Computer Engineering
Engineering discipline that combines computer science with electrical engineering to develop computer hardware and software. Computer engineering occupies itself with electronics, software design, and the integration of hardware and software.
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Skills You Need to Become a Computer Hardware Engineering Technician
Essential Skills
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EssentialComputer Engineering knowledge
Engineering discipline that combines computer science with electrical engineering to develop computer hardware and software. Computer engineering occupies itself with electronics, software design, and the integration of hardware and software.
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EssentialCircuit Diagrams knowledge
Read and comprehend circuit diagrams showing the connections between the devices, such as power and signal connections.
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EssentialHardware Architectures knowledge
The designs laying out the physical hardware components and their interconnections.
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EssentialHardware Components knowledge
The essential components that make up a hardware system, such as liquid-crystal displays (LCD), camera sensors, microprocessors, memories, modems, batteries and their interconnections.
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EssentialHardware Platforms knowledge
The characteristics of the hardware configuration required to process the applications software product.
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EssentialComputer Technology knowledge
Computers, computer networks and other information technologies and equipment that can store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data.
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EssentialDesign Drawings knowledge
Understand design drawings detailing the design of products, tools, and engineering systems.
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EssentialElectronics knowledge
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.
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EssentialHardware Testing Methods knowledge
Those processes in which hardware components or systems are tested, such as the system test (ST), the ongoing reliability test (ORT), and the in-circuit test (ICT).
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EssentialHardware Materials knowledge
The characteristics, applications and environmental effects of materials used to develop hardware.
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EssentialAdjust Engineering Designs skill
Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.
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EssentialAlign Components skill
Align and lay out components in order to put them together correctly according to blueprints and technical plans.
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EssentialAssist Scientific Research skill
Assist engineers or scientists with conducting experiments, performing analysis, developing new products or processes, constructing theory, and quality control.
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EssentialFasten Components skill
Fasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans in order to create subassemblies or finished products.
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EssentialInspect Quality Of Products skill
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
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EssentialInstall Hardware skill
Assemble the necessary hardware components, such as the motherboard, Central Processing Unit (CPU), hard drive, disk drive, power supply unit, RAM, PCI card, mouse, keyboard, cameras and other necessary components …
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EssentialLiaise With Engineers skill
Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.
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EssentialMeet Deadlines skill
Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.
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EssentialPrepare Production Prototypes skill
Prepare early models or prototypes in order to test concepts and replicability possibilities. Create prototypes to assess for pre-production tests.
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EssentialRead Assembly Drawings skill
Read and interpret drawings listing all the parts and subassemblies of a certain product. The drawing identifies the different components and materials and provides instructions on how to assemble a …
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EssentialRead Engineering Drawings skill
Read the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.
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EssentialRecord Test Data skill
Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject …
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EssentialTest Hardware skill
Test computer hardware systems and components using appropriate equipment and testing methods, such as the system test (ST), the ongoing reliability test (ORT), and the in-circuit test (ICT). Monitor and …
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OptionalPython (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Python.
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OptionalJavascript knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in JavaScript.
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OptionalScala knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Scala.
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OptionalMATLAB knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in MATLAB.
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OptionalC# knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in C#.
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OptionalErlang knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Erlang.
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OptionalHaskell knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Haskell.
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OptionalPHP knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in PHP.
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OptionalRuby (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Ruby.
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OptionalJava (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Java.
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OptionalPerl knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Perl.
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OptionalSwift (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Swift.
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OptionalVbscript knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in VBScript.
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OptionalABAP knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ABAP.
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OptionalC++ knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in C++.
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OptionalCoffeescript knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in CoffeeScript.
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OptionalScratch (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Scratch.
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OptionalAJAX knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in AJAX.
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OptionalASP.NET knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ASP.NET.
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OptionalMicrosoft Visual C++ knowledge
The computer program Visual C++ is a suite of software development tools for writing programs, such as compiler, debugger, code editor, code highlights, packaged in a unified user interface. It …
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OptionalObjective-c knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Objective-C.
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OptionalSAP R3 knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in SAP R3.
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OptionalTypescript knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in TypeScript.
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OptionalVisual Studio .NET knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Visual Basic.
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OptionalML (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ML.
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OptionalCOBOL knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in COBOL.
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OptionalElectrical Engineering knowledge
Understand electrical engineering, a field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
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OptionalSAS Language knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in SAS language.
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OptionalAPL knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in APL.
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OptionalCommon Lisp knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Common Lisp.
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OptionalLisp knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Lisp.
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OptionalGroovy knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Groovy.
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OptionalOpenedge Advanced Business Language knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in OpenEdge Advanced Business Language.
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OptionalProlog (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Prolog.
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OptionalSmalltalk (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Smalltalk.
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OptionalR knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in R.
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OptionalAssembly (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Assembly.
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OptionalPascal (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Pascal.
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OptionalCAD Software knowledge
The computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating, modifying, analysing or optimising a design.
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OptionalComputer Programming knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms (e.g. object oriented programming, functional programming) and of programming languages.
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OptionalFirmware knowledge
Firmware is a software program with a read-only memory (ROM) and a set of instructions that is permanently inscribed on a hardware device. Firmware is commonly used in electronic systems …
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OptionalMathematics knowledge
Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove …
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OptionalQuality Standards knowledge
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
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OptionalApply Technical Communication Skills skill
Explain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.
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OptionalInstall Software skill
Install machine-readable instructions, such as computer programs, in order to direct the computer's processor to perform a certain set of actions.
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OptionalIntegrate New Products In Manufacturing skill
Assist with the integration of new systems, products, methods, and components in the production line. Ensure that production workers are properly trained and follow the new requirements.
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OptionalKeep Records Of Work Progress skill
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
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OptionalProgram A CNC Controller skill
Set up the desired product design in the CNC controller of the CNC machine for product manufacturing.
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OptionalProgram Firmware skill
Program permanent software with a read-only memory (ROM) on a hardware device, such as an integrated circuit.
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OptionalReplace Machines skill
Evaluate when to invest in replacing machines or machine tools and take the necessary actions.
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OptionalResolve Equipment Malfunctions skill
Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions; communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.
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OptionalUse CAD Software skill
Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.
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OptionalUse CAM Software skill
Use computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programmes to control machinery and machine tools in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation as part of the manufacturing processes of workpieces.
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OptionalWrite Technical Reports skill
Compose technical customer reports understandable for people without technical background.
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OptionalAlign Software With System Architectures skill
Put system design and technical specifications in line with software architecture in order to ensure the integration and interoperability between components of the system.
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OptionalCustomise Software For Drive System skill
Adapt and customise software to the specific machine or application.
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OptionalInstall Operating System skill
Install the operating system (OS) or software that manages the software resources and computer hardware on a computer system. The operating system is an essential component of any computer system …
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OptionalMaintain Computer Hardware skill
Diagnose and detect malfunctions in computer hardware components and systems and remove, replace, or repair these components when necessary. Execute preventative equipment maintenance tasks, such as storing hardware components in …
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