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Occupational Report
for Computer Hardware Engineers (17-2061)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Research, design, develop, and test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components. Exclude "Computer Software Engineers, Applications" (15-1031) and "Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software" (15-1032).
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Computer Hardware Engineers
Employment Outlook
for Computer Hardware Engineers
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be larger than the statewide average Oregon employment is expected to decline in this occupation between 2006 and 2016. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.Despite declining employment, reasonable employment opportunities exist due to the need to fill replacement job openings. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Computer Hardware Engineers
There are 31 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through
26 are listed below.
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State of Oregon License Information
for Computer Hardware Engineers
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Computer Hardware Engineers
No wage data is available for this occupation.
Industries of Employment
for Computer Hardware Engineers
Industry employment data for Computer Hardware Engineers are not available for the STATEWIDE region.
Educational Requirements
for Computer Hardware Engineers
Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Computer Hardware Engineers
- Analyze And Solve Problems In Electronics Or Semiconductor Manufacturing
- Analyze Engineering Design Problems
- Apply Alternating Current (Ac) Theory
- Apply Analog Electronics Theory
- Apply Basic Engineering Principles
- Apply Computer Science Principles
- Apply Design Engineering Theory
- Apply Drafting And Mechanical Drawing Knowledge And Techniques
- Apply Electronic Principles
- Apply Engineering Principles To Integrate Components
- Apply Knowledge Of Mainframe Computers
- Apply Linear Algebra
- Apply Mathematical Principles To Identify, Analyze And Solve Problems
- Apply Mathematical Principles To New Technology Creation
- Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
- Apply Principles Of Electrical Circuitry
- Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
- Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
- Apply Statistical Process Control (Spc)
- Apply Technical Engineering Regulations
- Calibrate Electronic Instruments
- Convert Ideas Into Products
- Coordinate Teams
- Design And Conduct Tests Of Engineered Systems
- Design And Develop Electronic Equipment
- Design Circuit Boards To Perform Specialized Functions
- Design Computer Hardware And Software Interface
- Design Control Systems
- Design Hardware And Software Systems
- Develop Specialized Mathematical Or Computer Languages
- Estimate Costs For Engineering Projects
- Estimate Time Needed For Project
- Evaluate Computer System Users' Requirements And Requests
- Evaluate Data From Engineering Projects
- Evaluate Product Design
- Explain Complex Mathematical Information
- Improve Test Devices And Techniques In Manufacturing, Industrial Or Engineering Setting
- Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
- Interpret Detailed Electronic Design Specifications
- Maintain Quality Control
- Modify Electrical And Electronic Equipment
- Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
- Operate Precision Test Equipment
- Plan And Test Engineering Methods
- Program Computers Using Existing Software
- Provide Analytical Assessment Of Engineering Data
- Read Schematics And Specifications
- Solve Engineering Problems
- Supervise Engineering Projects
- Test And Troubleshoot Computer Programs And Systems
- Test Equipment As Part Of Engineering Projects And Processes
- Use Algebra
- Use Analog And Digital Electronics In Measuring And Controlling Devices
- Use Calculus
- Use Computers For Design, Drafting, Modeling And Other Engineering Tasks
- Use Electronic Test Equipment
- Use Metric System
- Use Project Management Techniques
- Use Quantitative Research Methods
- Use Voltmeter And Ohmmeter
- Work As A Team Member
- Write Performance Requirements For Product Development And Engineering Projects
Schools and Training Providers
for Computer Hardware Engineers
The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Computer Hardware Engineers
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
Related Occupations
The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Computer Hardware Engineers matches the occupation in the list.
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