Computer Hardware Engineers, task by task.
The 17 activities O*NET records for this job, each linked to what software can take on. The scored breakdown for this one is still generating.
Also filed here36
- engineer
- staff engineer
- computer tester
- design engineer
- project engineer
- computer designer
- computer engineer
- hardware engineer
- hardware architect
- electronics engineer
- microchip specialist
- analog design engineer
- field service engineer
- hardware test engineer
- and 22 more
The full activity list
All 17 detailed work activities O*NET records for Computer Hardware Engineers, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.
Mostly automatable 6
| Activity | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Update technical knowledge | 16 |
| Prepare procedural documents | 15 |
| Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation | 11 |
| Determine operational criteria or specifications | 9 |
| Create physical models or prototypes | 8 |
| Analyze design requirements for computer or electronics systems | 5 |
Partly automatable 5
| Activity | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance | 21 |
| Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans | 21 |
| Advise customers on the use of products or services | 20 |
| Provide technical guidance to other personnel | 15 |
| Monitor processes for compliance with standards | 11 |
Barely automatable 6
| Activity | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment | 30 |
| Train personnel on proper operational procedures | 25 |
| Supervise engineering or other technical personnel | 20 |
| Assemble equipment or components | 9 |
| Select project materials | 7 |
| Conduct validation tests of equipment or processes | 6 |