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Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) – 21311

Description

Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) research, plan, design, develop, modify, evaluate and integrate computer and telecommunications hardware and related equipment, and information and communication system networks including mainframe systems, local and wide area networks, fibre-optic networks, wireless communication networks, intranets, the Internet and other data communications systems. They are employed by computer and telecommunication hardware manufacturers, by engineering, manufacturing and telecommunications firms, in information technology consulting firms, by governmental, educational and research institutions and in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.

Job Titles

  • Computer hardware engineer
  • Hardware technical architect
  • Telecommunications hardware engineer

Main Duties

  • Analyze user requirements, and design and develop system architecture and specifications
  • Research, design, develop and integrate computer and telecommunications hardware such as microprocessors, integrated circuit boards and semiconductor lasers
  • Develop and conduct design verification simulations and prototype bench tests of components
  • Supervise, inspect and provide design support during the manufacturing, installation and implementation of computer and telecommunications hardware
  • Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and clients
  • May lead and coordinate teams of engineers, technologists, technicians and drafters in the design and development of computer and telecommunications hardware.

Workplaces

  • Computer and telecommunication hardware manufacturers
  • Engineering, manufacturing and telecommunications firms
  • Governmental, educational and research institutions
  • Information technology consulting firms
  • Information technology departments in the private and public sectors

Skills

  • Decision Making
  • Digital Literacy
  • Digital Production
  • Equipment and Tool Selection
  • Evaluation

Abilities

  • Categorization Flexibility
  • Fluency of Ideas
  • Information Ordering
  • Deductive Reasoning
  • Inductive Reasoning

Personal Attributes

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Active Learning
  • Adaptability
  • Creativity

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Source: OaSIS

Employment Outlook

An employment outlook has not been assigned due to low levels of employment for this occupation in PEI.

Source: Job Bank

Prevailing Wages

AREALOWMEDIANHIGH
PEI$25.55$44.61$59.79
Canada$30.00$46.63$66.67
Source: Labour Force Survey (2022)

Training

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View the full occupational profile with details on work characteristics, interests, employment requirements and more on the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS) website.

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