COMPUTER ENGINEERING SAMUEL ROMERO

JOB DESCRIPTION You can probably get a job as an entry-level computer engineer with a bachelor's degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering. Some employers prefer candidates who have a degree from an ABET(Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) ABET is the accrediting board for programs in applied technology and engineering. Whichever program you choose, you'll want to make sure it's grounded in math, science and computer programming. Some computer engineers further their education with a master's degree in a computer science field or business administration. Technical skills are essential for your success as a computer engineer, but since you'll be working closely with both technical and nontechnical people, you'll also want to enhance your communication and teamwork skills. Taking courses in business and interpersonal communications might be useful, as well as getting involved in activities and teams that involve people outside of computers and engineering.

NECESSITIES EDUCATION IS REQUIRED The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that those working in computer engineering held a bachelor's degree or higher. Bachelor's degrees in software engineering or computer science are a common place to start. Coursework to prepare the student computer engineer will include such topics as database design, systems analysis, critical thinking and technical writing. Because computer technology is a field that is constantly changing, continued education is vital to a successful career in computer engineering. EDUCATION IS REQUIRED

SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS People who enjoy a career in computer engineering usually have strong analytical skills and are able to focus on many tasks at once. Because computer engineers must sometimes work with customers and clients, the ability to express computer-related information in layman's terms is also valued.

TYPICAL WAGES 76,360 4.2% $53.20 0.9% $110,650 Employment Employment RES Average hourly wage Average annual wage Wage RES 76,360 4.2% $53.20 $110,650 0.9%

JOB OUTLOOK A computer engineer, also called a software engineer, is responsible for developing, testing and evaluating the software that make our computers work. They may help in the development of new computer games, business applications or even in the design of entirely new operating systems. A computer engineer may also be responsible for constructing and managing an organization's computer system and supplying technical support.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE): This organization advocates for the needs of the professional engineering community and attracts professionals with a high degree of integrity. These are two of many professional associations in the computer engineering field. Engineering Management Career: Get a glimpse of your future with this career overview of the duties of engineering managers

JOB LISTINGS Being a computer engineer, the jobs you would look for would be a software engineer, technical services, Java developer and more.

QUICK SUMMARY To be a computer engineer you would need the proper education in which the field requires, experience is necessary, and you need the proper skills to work on what ever job that goes along with one of the many fields of engineering, computer engineering.

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