Computer hardware engineers typically do the following:

1.Design new computer hardware, creating blueprints of computer equipment to be built
2.Test the completed models of the computer hardware they design
3.Analyze the test results and modify the design as needed
4.Update existing computer equipment so that it will work with new software
5.Oversee the manufacturing process for computer hardware
6.Maintain knowledge of computer engineering trends and new technology

Many hardware engineers design noncomputer devices that incorporate processors and other computer components and connect to the Internet. For example, there are many car parts with computer systems embedded in them. A growing number of medical devices are also designed by computer hardware engineers with a computer system and the ability to connect to the Internet.