Computer hardware engineersComputer hardware engineers research, design, develop, and test computer hardware and supervise its manufacture and installation. Hardware refers to computer chips, circuit boards, computer systems, and related equipment such as keyboards, modems, and printers. (Computer software engineers—often simply called computer engineers—design and develop the software systems that control computers. These workers are covered elsewhere in the Handbook.) The work of computer hardware engineers is very similar to that of electronics engineers, but, unlike electronics engineers, computer hardware engineers work exclusively with computers and computer-related equipment. (See electrical and electronics engineers elsewhere in the Handbook.) In addition to design and development duties, computer hardware engineers may supervise the manufacture and installation of computers and computer-related equipment. The rapid advances in computer technology are largely a result of the research, development, and design efforts of computer hardware engineers. To keep up with technological advances, these engineers must continually update their knowledge. Related news articles Welcome to the Axis of Picnic - Sep 27, 2006 Sydney Morning Herald,..."You have a saying that it is better to travel hopefully than to arrive," says Ali, a computer hardware engineer who is enjoying a long weekend in Isfahan with ... More information on Computer hardware engineers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Computer hardware engineers occupation Number of Computer hardware engineers in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Computer hardware engineers Working conditions for Computer hardware engineers Significant points for Computer hardware engineers Training requirements for Computer hardware engineers Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |