§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

surface engineer

Description

Surface engineers research and develop technologies for manufacturing processes that assist in altering the properties of the surface of bulk material, such as metal, in order to reduce degradation by corrosion or wear. They explore and design how to protect surfaces of (metal) workpieces and products utilising sustainable materials and testing with a minimum of waste.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

technical drawings manufacturing processes industrial engineering production processes engineering principles corrosion types engineering processes surface engineering mathematics safety engineering

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

semiconductors types of metal non-destructive testing computer simulation electrical engineering ferrous metal processing soldering techniques physics environmental legislation hazardous waste types welding techniques mechanical engineering material mechanics chemistry

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

use technical drawing software execute analytical mathematical calculations approve engineering design perform scientific research adjust engineering designs

OPTIONALOptional competences

recognise signs of corrosion apply phosphate coating to metal workpiece analyse stress resistance of materials galvanise metal workpiece develop material testing procedures use non-destructive testing equipment record test data parkerise metal workpiece analyse test data