Computer Engineer
Also known as: Netwirk Engineer, Systems Engineer
The field of Computer Engineering encompasses a wide variety of areas.
These include:
- Computer Engineering: focuses in the areas of the design and development of hardware and sofware systems.
- Communication and Network Engineering: concentrates on different service needs, and developing and applying hardware and software to meet them.
- Software Engineering: focuses on the design and development of software.
- Intelligent Systems: concentrates on the development of expert systems or neural network components or devices.
Duties
Computer engineers may perform the following tasks:
- devise and undertake a regular service program, including support of operating systems
- analyse problems and develop and implement solutions
- provide input on matters associated with site preparation and installation of large computer systems
- install cables for computer networks
- assist staff in establishing the computer hardware and peripherals required to run IT systems
- manage projects and supervise staff (in senior computer engineering roles).
Skills Required
- able to understand and communicate with a wide variety of people
- able to work as part of a team
- logical approach to work
- self-reliant and able to work independently
- active interest in maintaining personal technical skills and knowledge
- able to investigate, identify and solve problems quickly and efficiently
- enjoy electronics, computers and electro-mechanical equipment
- good customer service and public contact skills.
Salary
$60 000 - $120 000
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Train for this job
- Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering)
- Diploma of Information Technology (Database Design and Development)
- Diploma of Information Technology (Networking)
- Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development)
- Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Administration)
- Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development)
