Before knowing what a hardware engineer is, one must know what hardware is. Computer hardware refers to any physical component of a computer, internal or external, through which a person can perform major functions such as input, output, processing, storage, etc. Examples of computer hardware are keyboards, monitors, mouses, etc. Hardware engineers design, develop, and install computer systems and their physical components. More specifically, they often test initial designs, apply product updates, and otherwise maintenance computer hardware.
Hardware engineers usually work full-time in office/laboratory settings. They are often hired by employers in both the private and public sectors to oversee product development operations, and they often work very closely with software engineers to ensure seamless compatibility.
Soft skills:
Analytical thinking – the designing, testing, and troubleshooting of computer hardware requires hardware engineers be adept at analyzing complex problems
Creativity
Critical thinking
Communication skills
Problem-solving
Hard skills:
Computer-aided design – platforms engineers use to visualize designs and prototypes
Operating systems – experience in using operating systems such as Windows, iOS, Unix, etc.
Computing languages – hardware engineers use the same programming languages as computer programmers (e.g., C++, Python, Java) and also use their own class of languages called hardware description languages (HDLs).
Circuit design – designing and integrating computer circuitry into parent systems; engineers are usually required by employers to be advanced in this skill
Average Salary:
Salaries vary by industry and region, however the average salary for hardware engineers per year in the United States is $110,581 (Indeed, “Hardware Engineer Salary”).
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