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Name Cole Barrett

1. Name of occupation: Computer hardware engineers

2. Description of occupation: Computer hardware engineers research, design, develop, and test
computer systems and components such as processors, circuit boards, memory devices, networks, and
routers.

3. Educational level recommended for this occupation Bachelor's degree

4. Salary/Wages $115,080

5. Places you could work (school, office, hospital, business, etc):Computer hardware engineers usually
work in research laboratories that build and test various types of computer models. Most work in
computer systems design services and in manufacturing.

6. Qualities needed to be successful in this occupation

Critical-thinking skills. These engineers use logic and reasoning to clarify goals, examine assumptions,
and identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.

Problem-solving skills. Computer hardware engineers identify complex problems in computer hardware,
develop and evaluate possible solutions, and figure out the best way to implement them.

Communication skills. Engineers often work on teams and must be able to communicate with other
types of engineers, software developers and programmers, as well as with nontechnical team members.

8. What are some aspects of this occupation that you may..

LIKE: good pay and hours

DISLIKE: pressure