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hardware engineer
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Hardware engineers develop, design, install and test hardware components for computer, electronics and electrical systems or devices. Their responsibilities may include designing and testing computer hardware components, analyzing test data, eliminating errors, repairing hardware components, modifying or upgrading existing hardware, installing devices, managing servers, and designing hardware for other electrical devices. Hardware engineers also work in laboratory settings researching and developing processors, circuitry and network hardware.

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Avg Pay: $96K
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Avg Pay: $102K
Jobs: 32,662

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  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Electrical Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,173Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Science (m.sc.) in Electrical Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:15 monthsAvg. Fees:$27,700Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master Degree in Electrical Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:15 monthsAvg. Fees:$27,700Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:45 monthsAvg. Fees:$20,490Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PH.D.) in Electrical Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:33 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,049Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Hardware Engineer and Other Important Info

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5.1 years
$99K
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4.04 years
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