How To Become A Computer Field Engineer: What It Is and Career Path

What is a computer field engineer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025

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Quoted expert

Dr. Darshika Perera Ph.D.

The average computer field engineer salary is $127,066. The most common degree is a associate degree degree with an electrical engineering major. It usually takes 1-2 years of experience to become a computer field engineer. Computer field engineers with a CompTIA A+ Certification certification earn more money. Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 10% and produce 83,100 job opportunities across the U.S.

What general advice would you give to a computer field engineer?

Dr. Darshika Perera Ph.D.

Associate Professor, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

One of my main advice for Computer Engineering students is that they should get hands-on experience as much as possible through various courses comprising labs and projects. In order to excel in this field, it is imperative for the students not only to learn the fundamentals but also to get hands-on experience. Also, as professors and educators, we are here to help students to get through their coursework and degree program successfully. Therefore, I would encourage students to have an open dialogue with their professors/instructors, and not to hesitate on approaching them with any concerns/problems encountered during the courses or degree program. My advice is not to get deterred by the years that you have to spend or some of the difficult courses that you have to take, instead consider this as a journey that you are taking to enhance your life and career.

ScoreComputer Field EngineerUS Average

Salary

8.3

Avg. Salary $127,066

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level

6.7

Growth rate 10%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity

6.4

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.40%

Asian 11.68%

Black or African American 11.70%

Hispanic or Latino 15.97%

Unknown 4.96%

White 55.31%

Gender

female 5.30%

male 94.70%

Age - 41

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 41

Stress level

6.7

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level

6.5

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance

7.4

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a computer field engineer

Explore computer field engineer education requirements

Most common computer field engineer degrees

Associate

45.9 %

Bachelor's

33.8 %

Diploma

6.8 %

Start to develop specific computer field engineer skills

Skills	Percentages
Laser Printers	13.17%
Service Calls	10.95%
Troubleshoot	8.07%
Debugging	7.57%
Desk Support	7.33%

Complete relevant computer field engineer training and internships

Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New computer field engineers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a computer field engineer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real computer field engineer resumes.

Research computer field engineer duties and responsibilities

Accomplish relational database administration and implementation.
Replace system boards, display screens, and troubleshoot hardware in Lenovo workstations, laptops and netbooks.
Accomplish relational database administration and implementation.
Accomplish relational database administration and implementation.

Apply for computer field engineer jobs

Now it's time to start searching for a computer field engineer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

Browse job boards for relevant postings
Consult your professional network
Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
Watch out for job scams

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Computer field engineer reviews

A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2020

Pros

I really love technical job which is hands on.

Cons

I don’t too much simple tickets

A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2020