Computer Manufacturing Engineer (Excluding Production Engineers)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Responsible for assembly, inspection, and evaluation of computers, ensuring the quality of hardware products and improving production processes as a technical role.
Description
Computer manufacturing engineers mount and assemble major components such as CPUs, memory, and printed circuit boards, ensuring product quality through subsequent functional tests and environmental evaluations. They use machine tools, automated mounting equipment (mounters), and soldering techniques to evaluate performance with various measuring instruments (oscilloscopes, multimeters). They are also involved in defect analysis on production lines, data-based process improvements, and reliability tests (environmental tests, endurance tests). During new product development, they conduct prototype evaluations and provide feedback for mass production startup.
Future Outlook
While the demand for advanced manufacturing engineers increases due to smart factory initiatives and the introduction of AI and IoT, the reduction in simple tasks from overseas production and automation will heighten the importance of process improvement and quality management skills.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Line Leader → Quality Control Engineer → Process Engineer → Product Development Engineer
Required Skills
Board Mounting / Circuit Diagram Reading / Electronic Measurement / Soldering Skills
Recommended Skills
Automated Equipment Operation / English Document Reading / Printed Circuit Board Design / Quality Management Techniques (FMEA, SPC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Ability to logically analyze the causes of defects in electronic components is necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to not miss minute component defects. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning of new technologies and manufacturing processes is required. |
| Problem Solving | Important for identifying and resolving causes of production defects. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Engineer Exam
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Aliases
- Computer Manufacturing Engineer
- PC Manufacturing Engineer
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