Computer Hardware

Engineer
By: Jay Lad
Teacher: Mr.Lowe
TEJ3M0 B
September 15, 2015.

Description

According to the Human Resources Development Canada National Occupational

Classification database the job of a computer engineer is to

Research

Design

Plan

Develop

Modify

Integrate

Evaluate

Computer and telecommunications hardware and related equipment and information and
communications systems networks

Expected hours per day

8 Hours per day. Unpaid overtime may be needed if projects needed to be

completed.

Earning Potential

Earning varies depending on the education level, the type of position they
hold and their experience.

Most earn between $40,000 to $125,000

The national average is between $65,000 and $90,000

Senior or supervisory positions can make $125,000

Starters earn $40,000

Admission Requirements

6 Grade 12 U and/or M courses include (according to University of Waterloo)

Advanced Functions (Minimum final grade of 70% is required)

Calculus and Vectors (Minimum final grade of 70% is required)

Chemistry (Minimum final grade of 70% is required)

Physics (Minimum final grade of 70% is required)

English (ENG 4U) (Minimum final grade of 70% is required)

Type of Education/Training Required

Bachelor of Engineering 4 years

Bachelor of Applied Science 4 years

Masters degree gives greater skills and can increase the chances of getting
hired +2 years

A Doctor of Engineering can also be taken. This is required for computer

hardware engineers that are interested in research. + 5-6

Location Where Education is Available

University of Ryerson, University of Guelph or University of Waterloo Coop

Available for Ryerson

University of Toronto - St. George Campus Coop Available

Qualifications Granted

Bachelor of Engineering 4 Years

Bachelor of Applied Science 4 Years

Masters of Engineering 2 Years

Doctor of Engineering 5-6 Years

Possible Employers in Peel:

Banks such as RBC, CIBC,BMO, or TD Bank

Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc

Bell

Rogers

Citation List

Career Cruising, Career Cruising, n.p. n.d. Web. Sept. 14, 2015.

Government of Canada, National Occupational Classification, Government of

Canada, 2011. Web. Sept. 15, 2015.

Government of Ontario, Ontario Skills Passport. Government of Ontario. n.d.

Web. Sept. 14, 2015.