As a Wood Technology Engineer, you will need to master following:

• construction products
• engineering processes
• mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products
• timber products
• wood products

More generally, a wood technology engineer is also versed in:

• adjust engineering designs
• advise customers on wood products
• approve engineering design
• chemistry of wood
• civil engineering
• distinguish wood quality
• draw blueprints
• engineering principles
• ensure compliance with safety legislation
• manipulate wood
• manufacturing processes
• meet contract specifications
• monitor production developments
• perform scientific research
• plan engineering activities
• plan resource allocation
• read standard blueprints
• technical drawings
• types of wood
• use technical drawing software
• wood moisture content
• woodworking processes
• woodworking tools

It also helps to know the following:

• cost management
• inspect wood materials
• manage timber stocks
• sales strategies
• types of pulp
• business management principles
• check durability of wood materials
• check quality of raw materials
• design principles
• ensure compliance with environmental legislation
• environmental legislation in agriculture and forestry
• identify hazards in the workplace
• inspect building systems
• logistics
• oversee construction project
• oversee quality control
• paper chemistry
• paper production processes
• perform project management
• plan product management
• study prices of wood products
• use CAD software
• wear appropriate protective gear
• wood cuts