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.
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Theoretical Knowledge
surface engineeringcorrosion typesproduction processesmanufacturing processesengineering processesmathematicsengineering principlestechnical drawingssafety engineeringindustrial engineeringnon-destructive testingphysicschemistrytypes of metalelectrical engineeringmaterial mechanicsenvironmental legislationhazardous waste typessemiconductorssoldering techniquescomputer simulationwelding techniquesferrous metal processingmechanical engineering
Practical Skills
use technical drawing softwareadjust engineering designsexecute analytical mathematical calculationsapprove engineering designperform scientific researchparkerise metal workpieceapply phosphate coating to metal workpieceanalyse stress resistance of materialsdevelop material testing proceduresrecognise signs of corrosionrecord test dataanalyse test datagalvanise metal workpieceuse non-destructive testing equipment