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Career Guidance Knowledge engineering, manufacturing and construction K071 - engineering and engineering trades K0714 - electronics and automation Computer engineering
Description
Engineering discipline that combines computer science with electrical engineering to develop computer hardware and software. Computer engineering occupies itself with electronics, software design, and the integration of hardware and software.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 8 occupations
- Optional in 10 occupations
- Total: 18 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- Computer hardware engineering technicianComputer hardware engineering technicians collaborate with computer hardware engineers to develop computer hardware, such as motherboards, routers, and microprocessors. Computer ha…
- Automation engineering technicianAutomation engineering technicians collaborate with automation engineers to develop applications and systems for the automation of the production process. Automation engineering te…
- Bioinformatics scientistA Bioinformatics Scientist is a professional who uses computational techniques and biological data to analyze and interpret complex biological systems. They develop algorithms, sof…
- Computer hardware engineerA Computer Hardware Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing computer hardware components, including processors, circuit boards, memory devices, networks, and…
- Mechatronics engineerMechatronics engineers design and develop intelligent systems, such as robotic devices, smart home appliances, and aeroplanes, through combining technologies from mechanical, elect…
- Automation engineerAn Automation Engineer designs, develops, and maintains automated systems and processes that improve efficiency, accuracy, and safety in industrial, manufacturing, and technologica…
- Mechatronics engineering technicianMechatronics engineering technicians collaborate with engineers to develop mechatronic devices and applications through a combination of mechanical engineering, electronic engineer…
- Application engineerApplication engineers deal with the technical requirements, management, and design for the development of various engineering applications, such as systems, new product designs, or…
Optional for
- Mechatronics assemblerMechatronics assemblers assemble and maintain complex mechatronic equipment and machines, such as robots, elevators, and advanced home appliances. They build the mechanical, electr…
- Equipment engineerEquipment engineers design and maintain the machinery and equipment in manufacturing facilities. They design machinery that adjusts to the manufacturing requirements and processes.…
- Optoelectronic engineerOptoelectronic engineers design and develop optoelectronic systems and devices, such as UV sensors, photodiodes, and LEDs. Optoelectronic engineering combines optical engineering w…
- Sensor engineerA Sensor Engineer designs, develops, tests, and implements sensor technologies used in a variety of applications, such as consumer electronics, automotive systems, industrial autom…
- Industrial engineerAn Industrial Engineer designs, analyzes, and optimizes systems that integrate people, materials, equipment, and energy to improve productivity and efficiency across industries. Th…
- Robotics engineering technicianRobotics engineering technicians collaborate with engineers in the development of robotic devices and applications through a combination of mechanical engineering, electronic engin…
- Microsystem engineerMicrosystem engineers research, design, develop, and supervise the production of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), which can be integrated in mechanical, optical, acoustic, an…
- NanoengineerNanoengineers combine the scientific knowledge of atomic and molecular particles with engineering principles for applications in a varied array of fields. They apply findings in ch…
- LinguistA linguist is a professional who specializes in the scientific study of language and its structure. They analyze language to understand its components, evolution, and variations, c…
- Chemical engineerA Chemical Engineer is a professional who applies principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and engineering to design, develop, and optimize processes for producing chemicals,…
Related skills
- Adjust engineering designs
- Electrical engineering
- Perform scientific research
- Use CAD software
- Electronics
- Record test data
- Prepare production prototypes
- Quality standards
- Engineering principles
- Mechanical engineering
- Design drawings
- Mathematics
Last updated on February 18, 2026
