COMPUTER ENGINEERS (ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS IN ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATED SYSTEMS) California Occupational Guide Number 2004 - A (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1994
THE JOB 
In automated systems, Computer Engineers analyze data processing requirements to determine system capabilities needed for projected workloads. They are concerned with the hardware and software integral to the computer. Typical projects might include interfaces to automated factories and links to CAD/CAE (Computer-aided design/Computer-aided engineering) design tools. Using AI (artificial intelligence) and neural network technologies, they are involved developing image processing for manufacturing inspection systems and robot navigation systems.
COMPENSATION
According to a number of California surveys the annual median salary for Computer Engineers ranges from $33,000 to $56,500.
REQUIREMENTS
RELATED JOB SKILLS
Knowledge of
-- AI
-- CAD/CAE
-- Image processing
-- Neural networks
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
-- BS degree in computer engineering
-- Advanced degrees for research, development, teaching, management and
many areas of design
OCCUPATIONAL CODES
DOT (Dictionary of Occupational Titles, Fourth ed.,Rev. 1); Systems Analyst, Electronic Data Proc. 012.167.066 OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) System Systems Analysts-Electronic Data Processing 251020
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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