Computer Hardware Engineers or Hardware Engineers are people who ensure that the systems being developed are tested, and of high quality. They constantly investigate systems, suggest improvements and oversee the production of systems based on those improvements.
Their core task is to make the systems more effective, efficient, smaller in size, or lower in cost without sacrificing on functionalities.

1.Hardware configuration of a computer
2.Increase efficiency of computer systems
3.Understanding issues with systems, and ensuring quick resolutions
4.Understand customer requirements and suggest systems based on their requirements
5.Suggest production standards of computer systems

Though computer hardware does not undergo technological innovations at the rate of softwares, there is still constant improvements taking place.
A Hardware Engineer can become a Senior Hardware Engineer and progress to become the Head Engineer of Production, overseeing the production at the facilities.

Analytical skills

Since their core function is to analyse computer systems, which could be quite complex, they will need to have good analytical skills.

Problem solving skills

Post analysis, the Hardware Engineers will need to find ways of solving issues and suggesting improvements. This requires good problem solving skills.

Communication ability

Hardware Engineers will need to have good communication skills, since they will constantly be interacting with people within the organization as well as with vendors outside the organization. They also have to communicate effectively with people from a technical as well as a non-technical background, and ensure that their message

The average starting salary is Rs. 30,000 to 60,000 per month, depending on the education qualification and or experience.

One needs a Bachelor's degree in a related field to become a Hardware Engineer - These related fields are computer engineering, electrical engineering or computer science.For senior positions, there may also be a requirement for a Master's degree.