<p>Is this the same kind of work as electronics engineering, just in a different industry? Is the nature of the work any different?</p>
<p>What kinds of topics do future computer hardware engineers study in college, as opposed to EE's and comp E's? Embedded systems? VLSI design? </p>
<p>I ask because I'm into EE but I've always really liked computers. Plus the pay seems really a lot better from this occupation than related ones (software developer, electronics engineer) and i'm wondering, is it a coincidence (just same job in different industry) or are they actually learning different topics?</p>
<p>I recommend you look at various universities’ computer engineering programs, or perhaps at what ABET says computer engineering curricula should look like.</p>
<p>Computer Engineers take a mix of CS and EE classes. I think that about sums it up. Their niche is what happens in between the hardware and the software.</p>
<p>Computer hardware engineer maintains servers for us. We involve them when we want to install a new application for our users. We give them our requirements based on the type of application, they would help us figure out how much memory, disk space and what type of server to optimize our application’s performance. They also help with disaster recovery (DR), how to fail over to backup servers gracefully. Their main function is to keep our servers running 24-7. Depending on what industry you are in, the pressure and pay out would be different.</p>
<p>You are probably right, what I have described is probably more IT related, not the engineering side. I work in finance IT. Our infrastructure group (outside of my area) buy/maintain the hardwares, they don’t build those hardwares.</p>
<p>Im currently doing Computer hardware engineering. Here is what I read: </p>
<p>Most people will wonder what they would become once they have finished studying. With the case of Computer Engineering
graduates, it is quite obvious what most of them will turn out to be in the future: a computer engineer
of course. You are lucky if you have graduated for this course since there are several companies out there who are looking for employees that they will need to hire who has the right knowledge when it comes to computers and other related matters. However, one will need to be competitive, reliable and intelligent enough so that the company who has taken you into service will definitely promote you and treat you as a treasure in the industry.</p>
<p>You will be wondering what these computer engineers do. Although their job is sometimes difficult, they also enjoy this since they have freedom when it comes to choosing the project type that they will want to work on. This is a very fortunate situation since there are a lot of people who are assigned to a project that they do not really like. With computer engineers, they will be able to select those that they find fascinating or something that they have a personal connection to. For instance, one computer engineer suffered a loss in his family because of a certain kind of illness then he will surely be investing his time and energy in order to develop medical devices that will eventually treat the disease.</p>
<p>A computer engineer often works with their own team. This would include other engineers and even designers that have a degree on other disciplines. They play a great role in order to successfully finish a project even a compelling one. They are sometimes considered as the biggest contributor in the group. They also have the skills that they can use so that they can create and design microchips that will enable them to produce industrial robots. These engineers help businesses as well as the clients to solve different kinds of difficulties that are related to their job.</p>
<p>Nevertheless, there are times when the work and contributions of these computer engineers are not so noticeable. An example of this is when they are on a team with a civil engineer and they have a project to create, redesign or repair a river dam. In this case, they might opt to seek the help or even collaborate with other automotive designers so that they can create a series of internal systems that will enable them to regulate the efficiency of fuel and the tire pressure. On the other hand, the computer engineer can submit an automated system that will help manage the consistency of the water levels</p>
<p>We cannot deny the fact that computers are one of the most important innovations in the history of mankind. This is why the computer engineers are referred to as one of the cleverest people on Earth. If you choose this kind of job, you will be able to reach a career that has several opportunities towards success.</p>
<p>My boyfriend is a computer engineering (CPE) major… he’s doing just what people have said, a mix of EE and CS classes. In his freshman year, he took classes in data structures and digital systems. As I understand it from him, the computer engineers are generally the guys who are more inclined toward the hardware side of computers, though they are also well-grounded in computer science, which differentiates them from the average electrical engineer. A CPE degree is definitely more specialized than the typical EE degree, so I’d say it’s for those who are pretty sure they’d like to work specifically to design and redesign computers, rather than electrical systems in general–though they can do both.</p>
<p>I hope this makes sense; I’ve been rambling lately when I write. :D</p>
oldfort:
What you’re describing isn’t what most would refer to as a ‘Computer Engineer’ and isn’t typically someone who who has a CE or CS degree. What you’re describing is an IT technician (not an engineer) - often someone with less than a 4 year degree. A person with a CE degree would typically be involved in the design from a hardware/software perspective of computer related devices. This involves designing the actual components (possibly hardware, firmware, software) - not interconnecting the components themselves. It’s like the difference between the person who designs the engine versus the one who puts the engine together and connects it to the transmission, etc.</p>
<p>At my school, They said everything related to Digital system, mircoelectronics required Computer hardware engineer. Well also some software/ computer network/business related jobs.</p>