Computer hardware engineer designing and developing hardware and support peripherals, testing prototypes, and ensuring compliance with specifications for commercial and industrial applications
Experience
Computer Hardware Engineer
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Designed and developed computer hardware and support peripherals, including CPUs, microprocessors, and printers
Built, tested, and modified product prototypes using working models or theoretical models constructed with computer simulation
Conferred with engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software and operational requirements
Wrote detailed functional specifications documenting the hardware development process and supporting hardware introduction
Tested and verified hardware and support peripherals to ensure compliance with specifications and requirements
Provided technical support to designers, marketing and sales departments, and engineers throughout product development
Analyzed user needs and recommended appropriate hardware configurations based on reporting formats and cost constraints
Skills
Checking & Planning
Analyzing computer design requirements, Conducting validation tests, Testing systems or equipment, Selecting project materials, Updating technical knowledge
Core Skills
Recommending design or process changes, Monitoring compliance processes, Advising customers on usage, Assembling equipment components, Determining operational criteria