1. COMPUTER HARDWARE ENGINEERING Created by: Spencer Cho Period 6 Intro to Engineering Design

2. JOB DESCRIPTION  Computer hardware engineers design, create, and test various components within a computer as well as a computer system itself  Create advances in technology by pushing computer hardware in a new, innovative direction

3. REQUIRED TRAINING  High school diploma  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering for an entry-level position  Master’s degree in Computer Engineering for some firms or specialized jobs  Doctoral degree for positions in research

4. SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS  Creativity- design new types of hardware and computer technologies  Analytical Skills- analyze various equipment in order to find a way to improve upon it  Critical-thinking Skills- use reasoning and logic in order to create solutions, identify both strengths and flaws, and verify goals  Problem-solving Skills- find a problem in computer hardware, create a solution and implement it in the best way possible  Speaking Skills- work in teams, communicate your ideas and solutions to other members

5. TYPICAL WAGES  In 2014, the median wages for a computer hardware engineers was $108,430  $52.13 per hour  Bottom 10 percent received less than $63,970  Top 10 percent received more than $150,130

7. JOB OUTLOOK  From 2012 to 2022, employment is expected to grow 7 percent (slower than most occupations)  Fewer computer hardware engineers will be needed due to innovations that usually happen in software rather than hardware  Those with higher education or knowledge have better prospects when it comes to jobs

8. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS  IEEE Computer Society  Association of Computer Engineers(ACE)and the Association of Computer Engineers and Technicians(ACET)  Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association(ECEDHA)

9. JOB LISTING  Emerald Resource Group in Cleveland, Ohio  Hardware Manager Engineer  Manage and lead hardware engineering department  Direct between 10-20 engineers and technicians  Maintain a product through its cycle by enhancing and improving upon it  Bachelor’s of Science in electrical or computer engineering required  MS in Engineering is desirable  7+ years of experience in electronic product development or support  Communicate clearly and convey ideas both verbally as well as written  Leadership, technical and interpersonal skills

10. SOURCES  http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/computer- hardware-engineers.htm http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/computer- hardware-engineers.htm  http://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=98c22c72ee66be37&q=Emeral d+Resource+Group&l=Cleveland%2C+OH&tk=19vvrbrla5mfu8m2&fr om=web http://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=98c22c72ee66be37&q=Emeral d+Resource+Group&l=Cleveland%2C+OH&tk=19vvrbrla5mfu8m2&fr om=web  http://study.com/computer_hardware_engineering_education.html http://study.com/computer_hardware_engineering_education.html  http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/17-2061.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/17-2061.00