Technical Engineer

A technical engineer is a person that is able to architect, install, service and repair the computer hardware and/or communication systems within or between organisations. From designing equipment such as routers, switches, multiplexers and other specialized computer/electronics equipment to maintaining computer networks and hardware, a technical engineer is the backbone of an organisation’s technology systems

Skills and aptitude

Skills and aptitudes that would be useful for someone in a technical engineer role might include:

• A passion for engineering
• Curious
• Problem Solving
• Methodical
• Communication
• Good at maths

Entry-level technical engineer job roles

Someone entering a technical engineer job role might have the following job titles, so look out for them while you're doing your research into possible future careers:

• Hardware Engineer
• Network Engineer
• Telecommunications Engineer
• Support Engineer
• Support Engineer