Computer Hardware Engineers

Does not pass

• Design and develop computer hardware and support peripherals, including central processing units (CPUs), support logic, microprocessors, custom integrated circuits, and printers and disk drives.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 10.9% of the role's time · $1.3B

• Direct technicians, engineering designers or other technical support personnel as needed.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 8.7% of the role's time · $1.0B

• Update knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in computer technology.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 8.3% of the role's time · $977M

• Confer with engineering staff and consult specifications to evaluate interface between hardware and software and operational and performance requirements of overall system.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 8.3% of the role's time · $970M

• Monitor functioning of equipment and make necessary modifications to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications.

  physical work, outside the screen · 7.7% of the role's time · $906M

• Build, test, and modify product prototypes, using working models or theoretical models constructed with computer simulation.

  physical work, outside the screen · 7.1% of the role's time · $835M

• Write detailed functional specifications that document the hardware development process and support hardware introduction.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.0% of the role's time · $710M

• Provide technical support to designers, marketing and sales departments, suppliers, engineers and other team members throughout the product development and implementation process.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.8% of the role's time · $687M

• Analyze user needs and recommend appropriate hardware.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.1% of the role's time · $604M

• Test and verify hardware and support peripherals to ensure that they meet specifications and requirements, by recording and analyzing test data.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.0% of the role's time · $590M

• Evaluate factors such as reporting formats required, cost constraints, and need for security restrictions to determine hardware configuration.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.6% of the role's time · $540M

• Provide training and support to system designers and users.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.4% of the role's time · $513M

• Select hardware and material, assuring compliance with specifications and product requirements.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 3.8% of the role's time · $451M

• Assemble and modify existing pieces of equipment to meet special needs.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.5% of the role's time · $290M

• Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan layout, including type of computers and peripheral equipment modifications.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $235M

• Specify power supply requirements and configuration, drawing on system performance expectations and design specifications.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.8% of the role's time · $212M

• Recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, and humidity in area of system installation.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $80.4M