Computer Hardware Engineers

Code: 17-2061.00
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Annual Median Salary
Competitive / Variable
Experience & tech stack dependent
Preparation & Education
Degree / Technical Apprenticeship
Job Zone 4
Industry Demand
High Growth Sector
Active demand across the UK tech ecosystem

Occupational Profile & What They Do

Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.

Alternative Tech Titles

Design Engineer Engineer Field Service Engineer Hardware Design Engineer Hardware Engineer Physical Design Engineer Project Engineer Staff Engineer Systems Integration Engineer

Daily Duties & Technical Responsibilities

  • Update knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in computer technology.
  • Design and develop computer hardware and support peripherals, including central processing units (CPUs), support logic, microprocessors, custom integrated circuits, and printers and disk drives.
  • Confer with engineering staff and consult specifications to evaluate interface between hardware and software and operational and performance requirements of overall system.

Core Technology, Languages & Tools

Analytical or scientific software
SAS The MathWorks MATLAB
Desktop communications software
Eko
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD Dassault Systemes CATIA

Skills, Knowledge & Engineering Competencies

Basic Skills
reading work related information thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics product and service development
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics physics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Communications
telecommunications
Verbal
communicate by speaking listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information order or arrange things
Math
add, subtract, multiply, or divide choose the right type of math to solve a problem

Live UK Vacancies for Computer Hardware Engineers

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Hardware Design Engineer
CV-Library Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Permanent £45000/annum + Benefits
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Senior Hardware Design Engineer
CV-Library Waltham Cross Permanent £55000 - £65000/annum Full Package
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Electronics Hardware Design Engineer
CV-Library Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire Permanent £45000 - £65000/annum Hybrid
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Hardware Design Engineer (Wearables / MedTech)
CV-Library Dundee Permanent £65000 - £70000/annum Progression, Training, Company Benef
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Hardware Engineer
CV-Library Plymouth Permanent £50000 - £60000/annum
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Actemium Automation Nottingham - Electrical Hardware Design Engineer
CV-Library Actemium Automation Nottingham, DE7 4RJ Ilkeston, United Permanent £0.00 - £50000/annum + Share Scheme + Hea
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Salary Expectations

Compensation scales with programming language expertise, certifications, and seniority.

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