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What do they do?
Computer Engineers are involved in the design,
installation, repair and service of computers and
associated equipment. Senior engineers are
responsible for total system performance, which can
require the use of project control techniques and
the supervision of other staff. Senior engineers can
be required to design the more complex hardware
equipment required to operate systems.
Depending on the level of responsibility and the
particular job role involved, duties may include:
- Conducting unit testing and participating in general
systems testing.
- Assisting in the construction of equipment and
monitoring its development according to design.
- Supervising the activities of a team of assigned
hardware engineers in order to provide effective
analysis, design, programming and testing skills in
the production of hardware systems.
- Carrying out patent searches for possible design
infringements and identifying areas of design that
have potential to be patented.
- Assisting in the preparation of project proposals.
- Carrying out repairs and testing of computer
equipment and peripherals.
Career Paths
With so much computing equipment
being used in the industrial, commercial,
entertainment, research, consumer
and manufacturing fields, employment
opportunities can be found in a wide
range of occupations.
Companies who sell and service computer
hardware equipment employ a number of
computer service technicians. There are
many specialist network consultancies
that employ technical staff.
The Engineer normally has a standard
37.5-hour week with shift work being the
exception. However, most suppliers work
on a rostered on-call basis as service of
systems outside normal office hours is
frequently required to support 24 hour
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