Computer Hardware Engineers: 
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.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Indiana Average Salary | $83,350.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 47 days |
| Typical Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Typical Experience | Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 77 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 0.54 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 369 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 0.72 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Technology and Tool Usage
Critical Thinking
Problem-solving
Information Gathering
Creativity
Decision-making
Integrity
Written Communication
Resource Allocation
Organization
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Oral Communication
Leadership
Professionalism
Technology and Tool Usage
Critical Thinking
Problem-solving
Information Gathering
Creativity
Decision-making
Integrity
Written Communication
Resource Allocation
Organization
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Oral Communication
Leadership
Professionalism
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Thinking Creatively
Develop web content
Design electronic or computer equipment, systems, or instrumentation
Write computer programs or code
Design data processing systems
Design data security systems
Design electro-mechanical equipment or systems
Design control systems
Develop engineering policies, procedures, or standards
Develop computer, network, or database policies, procedures, or standards
Determine operational criteria or specifications
Develop mathematical concepts, models, or simulations
Design manufacturing processes or methods
Design industrial or manufacturing machinery or equipment
Design power sources or equipment
Develop simple operational data repositories or databases
Develop complex computer databases
Create physical models or prototypes
Improve test devices or techniques in manufacturing, industrial or engineering setting
Write business project or bid proposals
Design electronic or computer equipment, systems, or instrumentation
Write computer programs or code
Design data processing systems
Design data security systems
Design electro-mechanical equipment or systems
Design control systems
Develop engineering policies, procedures, or standards
Develop computer, network, or database policies, procedures, or standards
Determine operational criteria or specifications
Develop mathematical concepts, models, or simulations
Design manufacturing processes or methods
Design industrial or manufacturing machinery or equipment
Design power sources or equipment
Develop simple operational data repositories or databases
Develop complex computer databases
Create physical models or prototypes
Improve test devices or techniques in manufacturing, industrial or engineering setting
Write business project or bid proposals
Getting Information
Read detailed electronic design specifications
Interpret information technology information from diagrams or schematics
Read manufacturing specifications for electronic products
Review information technology related codes and specifications
Read computer or software documentation to solve technical problems
Review engineering data or reports
Perform information technology related research
Collect information technology related data
Determine factors affecting production processes
Obtain approval for project plans
Interpret information technology information from diagrams or schematics
Read manufacturing specifications for electronic products
Review information technology related codes and specifications
Read computer or software documentation to solve technical problems
Review engineering data or reports
Perform information technology related research
Collect information technology related data
Determine factors affecting production processes
Obtain approval for project plans
Interacting With Computers
Solve software problems
Solve computer hardware problems
Maintain complex computer databases
Debug computer programs, software, or systems
Troubleshoot computer database problems
Configure computer networks
Install hardware, software, or peripheral equipment
Install software applications
Create data backups to prevent loss of information
Plan computer security measures
Solve computer hardware problems
Maintain complex computer databases
Debug computer programs, software, or systems
Troubleshoot computer database problems
Configure computer networks
Install hardware, software, or peripheral equipment
Install software applications
Create data backups to prevent loss of information
Plan computer security measures
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Estimate costs of design or construction materials
Estimate engineering project costs
Convert design specifications to cost estimates
Estimate information technology related project costs
Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects
Estimate engineering project material requirements
Estimate project material requirements
Determine equipment or tool requirements for projects
Estimate project labor requirements
Estimate engineering project costs
Convert design specifications to cost estimates
Estimate information technology related project costs
Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects
Estimate engineering project material requirements
Estimate project material requirements
Determine equipment or tool requirements for projects
Estimate project labor requirements
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Manage project teams
Manage quality control activities
Supervise engineering or other technical personnel
Lead engineering teams
Supervise engineering personnel
Coordinate manufacturing of electrical or electronic equipment
Oversee testing or construction of prototype
Coordinate production maintenance activities
Delegate authority for engineering activities
Manage quality control activities
Supervise engineering or other technical personnel
Lead engineering teams
Supervise engineering personnel
Coordinate manufacturing of electrical or electronic equipment
Oversee testing or construction of prototype
Coordinate production maintenance activities
Delegate authority for engineering activities
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment
Conduct validation tests of equipment or processes
Conduct performance testing
Test electrical or electronic systems or equipment
Test electrical or electronic wiring or fixtures
Test engineering project equipment
Conduct computer diagnostics
Test data communications systems
Evaluate equipment for compliance with standards
Perform tests to assess compliance with standards
Conduct validation tests of equipment or processes
Conduct performance testing
Test electrical or electronic systems or equipment
Test electrical or electronic wiring or fixtures
Test engineering project equipment
Conduct computer diagnostics
Test data communications systems
Evaluate equipment for compliance with standards
Perform tests to assess compliance with standards
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Related Licensing Requirements
Engineer Intern (18-0000000126)
864 IAC 1.1-2-4 Engineering intern; education and work experience Authority: IC 25-31-1-7; IC 25-31-1-8 Affected: IC 25-31-1-12 Sec. 4. (a) The education and experience requirements of section 2 of this rule for professional engineer applicants apply for engineering intern applicants except that individuals with: (1) a baccalaureate degree meeting the course requirements of section 2(c) of this rule shall only be required to obtain two (2) years of work experience; (2) a master of science degree in an engineering discipline following a baccalaureate that is not in an approved engineering curriculum shall only be required to obtain one (1) year of work experience; and (3) the other degrees listed in section 2(b) of this rule shall not be required to obtain any work experience. (b) An individual who is enrolled as a senior in an engineering curriculum in a college or university in Indiana that has at least one (1) approved engineering curriculum may take the last EI examination offered prior to the individual's scheduled graduation. This subsection does not apply to any individual enrolled in any other baccalaureate degree program.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (3172343022)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/engineer.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (3172343022)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/engineer.htm
Professional Engineer (18-0000000009)
Requirements for professional engineer registration includes graduating from an approved engineer curriculum followed by four years of experience. Other requirements include: Certification from the state where you passed your exams or your NCEES record. 5 references, of which 3 must be from Professional Engineers. Copies of transcripts. Paying the exam fee. Please consult with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency for addition educational or exam requirements.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (3172343022)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/engineer.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (3172343022)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/engineer.htm
