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What Is a Computer Hardware Engineer? A computer hardware engineer is in charge of researching, developing, and testing hardware, or the physical equipment that makes up a computer. If you have a passion for updating and upgrading computers, read on to find out what you might do as a computer hardware engineer.
Computer hardware engineers usually work in research laboratories that build and test various types of computer models. Most work in high-tech manufacturing firms. Some work in computer systems design firms, research and development firms, or for the federal government. More than 95 percent of computer hardware engineers work in metropolitan areas.