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computer hardware engineering technician

Computer hardware engineering technicians collaborate with computer hardware engineers in the development of computer hardware, such as motherboards, routers, and microprocessors.

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Description

Computer hardware engineering technicians collaborate with computer hardware engineers in the development of computer hardware, such as motherboards, routers, and microprocessors. Computer hardware engineering technicians are responsible for building, testing, monitoring, and maintaining the developed computer technology.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

hardware architectures hardware testing methods design drawings hardware components computer technology electronics computer engineering hardware platforms hardware materials

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

liaise with engineers read engineering drawings assist scientific research fasten components prepare production prototypes inspect quality of products meet deadlines assemble hardware components use ICT hardware interpret circuit diagrams align components record test data test hardware adjust engineering designs read assembly drawings

OPTIONALOptional competences

use CAM software program a CNC controller install software replace machines use CAD software align software with system architectures integrate new products in manufacturing apply technical communication skills install operating system remove computer virus or malware from a computer customise software for drive system keep records of work progress program firmware write technical reports implement anti-virus software resolve equipment malfunctions maintain computer hardware

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)