Job requirements Microprocessor Designer And Application Engineer in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a microprocessor designer and application engineer in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (NOC 21311).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Computer engineers require a bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical or electronics engineering, engineering physics or computer science.
  • A master's or doctoral degree in a related engineering discipline may be required.
  • Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
  • Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification and/or license from a regulatory authority (or become registered as an apprentice) before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification and/or licensing process.

Get your foreign credentials recognized in Canada

If you are a newcomer and want to work in a regulated job, you must have your training, education or work experience from another country assessed. This shows if your qualifications are recognized in Canada. This process is called foreign credential recognition.

The steps to get a license or certification are different in each province or territory. You will need to contact the regulatory authority where you want to work to learn what to do.

Did you know?

Getting your qualifications recognized and obtaining a professional license or certification in Canada can take time, money, and effort. If you need help, you can:

Alberta

Job title Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers And Designers)

British Columbia

Job title Computer Engineer

Manitoba

Job title Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers And Designers)
Regulated

Newfoundland and Labrador

Job title Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers And Designers)

Northwest Territories

Job title Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers And Designers)

Nova Scotia

Job title Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers And Designers)
Regulated
Regulatory body: Engineers Nova Scotia

Nunavut

Job title Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers And Designers)

Ontario

Job title Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers And Designers)
Regulated

Prince Edward Island

Job title Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers And Designers)

Québec

Job title Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers And Designers)
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers And Designers)

Yukon

Job title Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers And Designers)
Regulated
Regulatory body: Engineers of Yukon

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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