The basic education requirement for a computer engineer is first to have at least 70 percent average in grade 12 (English 12, Math 12, Chemistry 12, and Physics 12) and a steady 80 percent throughout university is necessary. Then graduate with a diploma or a bachelor’s degree in computer science. It is essential to have three to four years of progressive experience both programming and system. As well as 3 years of experience in computer design, computer languages, and computer hardware and software.
Specific skills required include:
- Responsible
- Analytical
- Patient
- Determined
- Persistent
- Organized
- Excellent oral and written communication skill
- Inquiring and inventive minds
- A capacity for details
- Good decision making abilities
- An aptitude for math and science
- Good time management skill
Computers have opened up a new era in manufacturing through the techniques of automation, and they have enhanced modern communication systems, which means it has opened up its opportunities of advancement, and relate greatly to the other jobs connect with computers. Government, hospitals, researches, and private business are some examples of the related jobs. Moreover, some people are self-employed as consultants. Computer engineer is an essential supply in almost every field of research and applied technology, from constructing models of the universe to producing tomorrow's weather reports.
The working environments for computer engineers are usually good, working indoors, in a personal office or laboratory environment with air conditioner and access to companies’ computers and programs. Furthermore, with assistants and high paid salary (start with 32,000 a year 1992 figure to 40,000 to 60,000 Canadian dollars depend on working styles and experiences. Usually, computer engineers are ask to work at least five days a weeks, and often have to work part time during the weekend. However, most companies give deadlines to the employees and therefore, let the employees to manage their own time. This benefits both the employees and employers as they can manage their holidays and takes time off.
Working with computer can also upgrade our knowledge and intelligence through the net and exchange opinion. Computer can be use in a wide variety of ways, not only for us to work, but also, can be use as mails, phones, and TV. We can absorb information, and while relax through the using of computer. Database services and computer networks make our lives easier and faster as the world grow. However, the same advanced techniques also make possible invasions of privacy and of restricted information sources, but computer crime has become one of the many risks that society must face if it would enjoy the benefits of modern technology.
