TS 13235

TS 13235 is a professional standard focused on the job definition of computer hardware engineering and on the profile of the computer hardware engineer who performs this work. It brings together how the occupation is classified, the core characteristics expected from the professional, and the general approach used to measure and evaluate those characteristics.

Technical context of the occupation

In general technical terms, computer hardware engineering deals with the design, selection, integration, and verification of physical computing components such as processors, memory, storage devices, motherboards, and input/output units. The field is concerned not only with individual component specifications but also with system-level outcomes such as performance, reliability, compatibility, and maintainability. The standard’s scope centers on defining this occupation and the qualifications expected from the professional role.

Classification, required characteristics, and evaluation

A notable feature of this standard is that it treats the occupation as a structured work profile rather than a loose job title. Defining minimum specifications and the methods for measuring them helps create a common framework for understanding professional competence. In broader technical practice, standards of this type support consistency between education, recruitment, job descriptions, and performance expectations.

• Definition and classification of the occupation
• Characteristics expected from the computer hardware engineer
• Measurement and evaluation of those characteristics
• A professional framework for the hardware engineering role