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Tasks & work activities — embedded system designer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 15-1211.00 (Computer Systems Analysts).

Task statements

  • [Core] Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
  • [Core] Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
  • [Core] Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
  • [Core] Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.
  • [Core] Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to address.
  • [Core] Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.
  • [Core] Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles.
  • [Core] Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.
  • [Core] Determine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter systems.
  • [Core] Train staff and users to work with computer systems and programs.
  • [Core] Analyze information processing or computation needs and plan and design computer systems, using techniques such as structured analysis, data modeling, and information engineering.
  • [Core] Assess the usefulness of pre-developed application packages and adapt them to a user environment.
  • [Core] Define the goals of the system and devise flow charts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs.
  • [Core] Develop, document, and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
  • [Core] Recommend new equipment or software packages.
  • [Core] Read manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn how to develop programs that meet staff and user requirements.
  • [Core] Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
  • [Core] Specify inputs accessed by the system and plan the distribution and use of the results.
  • [Supplemental] Interview or survey workers, observe job performance, or perform the job to determine what information is processed and how it is processed.
  • [Supplemental] Review and analyze computer printouts and performance indicators to locate code problems, and correct errors by correcting codes.
  • [Supplemental] Supervise computer programmers or other systems analysts or serve as project leaders for particular systems projects.
  • [Supplemental] Prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to aid in decisions on system implementation.

Detailed work activities

  • Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
  • Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements.
  • Apply information technology to solve business or other applied problems.
  • Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
  • Collect data about customer needs.
  • Configure computer networks.
  • Coordinate software or hardware installation.
  • Design integrated computer systems.
  • Develop diagrams or flow charts of system operation.
  • Develop testing routines or procedures.
  • Document design or development procedures.
  • Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects.
  • Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
  • Identify information technology project resource requirements.
  • Manage information technology projects or system activities.
  • Modify software programs to improve performance.
  • Monitor computer system performance to ensure proper operation.
  • Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware.
  • Provide technical support for software maintenance or use.
  • Read documents to gather technical information.
  • Select production input materials.
  • Supervise information technology personnel.
  • Test software performance.
  • Train others in computer interface or software use.
  • Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.
  • Write computer programming code.