Computer Hardware Engineering
A career in computer hardware involves researching, designing, developing, testing and supervising installation of computer hardware. Computer components like chips, circuit boards, computer systems, modems, printers are referred to as computer hardware. Electronics engineering is similar to computer engineering only that the latter is confined to computers and its related equipment.
How to Become a Computer Hardware Engineer
To qualify for this interesting job, one requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized institution. Engineers should be keen for details, innovative, inquisitive and analytical. A person interested in this field should be a team player since engineers often work with other engineers. Like other careers, experience in the same field is paramount.
To be eligible for a bachelor’s degree program in engineering, you require good scores in mathematics, sciences, English, social studies and computers at F.Sc. level.
Types, Description, Information
Computer hardware engineers can either work in organizations or opt to offer their services directly to clients. In an organization, the engineers are involved in maintenance of the internal hardware of the respective company.
To beat deadlines computer hardware engineers may be required to work for longer hours and not the usual 37-40 hours a week.
Courses, Training and Certification
Institutions offer courses in computer engineering due to the high demand for the expertise. Subjects to be studied by students include computer programming languages, database administration, mathematics, hardware architecture and other courses relevant to the demands of this career.
A career in computer hardware engineering requires one to at least possess a master’s degree.
Institutions
There are various excellent institutions in Pakistan. They help the students to gain theoretical and practical experience in this field, to find a institution please visit Programme Finder on www.eduvision.edu.pk.
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