Computer Hardware Engineer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Computer Hardware Engineer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Design new computer hardware, creating blueprints of computer equipment to be built
  • Test the completed models of the computer hardware they design
  • Oversee the manufacturing process for computer hardware
  • Update existing computer equipment so that it will work with new software
  • Maintain knowledge of computer engineering trends and new technology
  • Analyze the test results and modify the design as needed

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Computer Hardware Engineer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Computer Hardware Engineer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.


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