Wood technology engineer
Code 2149.11.2
Wood technology engineers develop materials and components made of wood, construct production facilities and control and monitor the production. They also examine products and materials and advise customers.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- chemistry of wood
- wood moisture content
- technical drawings
- woodworking tools
- civil engineering
- manufacturing processes
- engineering principles
- engineering processes
- woodworking processes
- construction products
- timber products
- wood products
- mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products
- types of wood
Skills and competences
- advise customers on wood products
- approve engineering design
- monitor production developments
- draw blueprints
- ensure compliance with safety legislation
- read standard blueprints
- perform scientific research
- manipulate wood
- adjust engineering designs
- plan engineering activities
- use technical drawing software
Transversal competences
- meet contract specifications
- distinguish wood quality
- plan resource allocation
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