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Computer Hardware Engineer - Computer hardware engineers research, design, develop, test, and oversee the installation of computer hardware. Computer hardware engineers are much like electronics engineers, but work only with computers. The rapid advances in computers are a result of their work. To keep up, these workers must stay up to date on what they know.

Computer Software Engineer - Computer software engineers apply computer science, engineering, and math to design, develop, and test software.

Computer Support Specialist - Computer support specialists help people use computers. When something goes wrong, support specialists figure out why and fix it.

Database Administrator - Computer databases that store information on customers, inventory, and projects are found in nearly every industry. Data must be stored, organized, and managed. Database administrators work with database software to find ways to do this. They identify user needs, set up computer databases, and test systems.

Designer - Designers have a desire to create; they mix knowledge with artistic ability. Designers focus in a specific area of design, such as cars or websites.

Drafter - Drafters make drawings and plans; some plans show how to make objects like toys, toasters, and machinery or larger things like houses and office buildings.

Systems Analyst - These workers figure out how to use computers to get things done. They tell businesses and other organizations which computers and software to buy, and they decide how to get those tools to work together.

Teacher - Teachers teach children to read, write, do math, and more; they show students different skills.

Webmaster - Webmasters make websites; they turn words and art into web sites that people can use.

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Imagine Engineering - Math, science and technology are as varied as they are exciting; find out more about the different fields in engineering.

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