We surveyed 1,040 computer hardware engineers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical computer hardware engineer. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a computer hardware engineer?
Low
High
Working as a computer hardware engineer typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that computer hardware engineers are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.
Can I learn to become a computer hardware engineer?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a computer hardware engineer typically depends predominantly on qualities you’re born with, with a small aspect of skills you can learn.
Is it easy to get a job as a computer hardware engineer?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a computer hardware engineer. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for computer hardware engineers.
Do computer hardware engineers work full-time or part-time?
75% of computer hardware engineers work in full-time roles while 25% work part-time.
Is being a computer hardware engineer stressful?
Low
High
Computer hardware engineers tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a computer hardware engineer?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a computer hardware engineer.
How competitive is the workplace for computer hardware engineers?
Low
High
Computer hardware engineers see mild competition in their workplace.
Does being a computer hardware engineer require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for computer hardware engineers.
Are computer hardware engineers allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Computer hardware engineers are afforded a certain level of ability to express themselves creatively, compared to other careers.
Do computer hardware engineers have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Computer hardware engineers have high flexibility in the direction of their work, allowing them a lot of freedom in how they accomplish their goals.
Is being a computer hardware engineer physically demanding?
Low
High
Work as a computer hardware engineers is not the most physically demanding of careers, falling in the bottom half of all careers.
Are computer hardware engineers exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
While sometimes repetitive, computer hardware engineers tend to have opportunities for variety in their work.
Does being a computer hardware engineer require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a computer hardware engineer.
Does being a good computer hardware engineer require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a computer hardware engineer.