# Tasks & work activities — flight test engineer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 17-2112.02 (Validation Engineers).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Conduct validation or qualification tests of new or existing processes, equipment, or software in accordance with internal protocols or external standards.
- **[Core]** Design validation study features, such as sampling, testing, or analytical methodologies.
- **[Core]** Develop validation master plans, process flow diagrams, test cases, or standard operating procedures.
- **[Core]** Prepare validation or performance qualification protocols for new or modified manufacturing processes, systems, or equipment for production of pharmaceuticals, electronics, or other products.
- **[Core]** Analyze validation test data to determine whether systems or processes have met validation criteria or to identify root causes of production problems.
- **[Core]** Conduct audits of validation or performance qualification processes to ensure compliance with internal or regulatory requirements.
- **[Core]** Create, populate, or maintain databases for tracking validation activities, test results, or validated systems.
- **[Core]** Direct validation activities, such as protocol creation or testing.
- **[Core]** Prepare detailed reports or design statements, based on results of validation and qualification tests or reviews of procedures and protocols.
- **[Core]** Resolve testing problems by modifying testing methods or revising test objectives and standards.
- **[Core]** Assist in training equipment operators or other staff on validation protocols and standard operating procedures.
- **[Core]** Communicate with regulatory agencies regarding compliance documentation or validation results.
- **[Core]** Coordinate the implementation or scheduling of validation testing with affected departments and personnel.
- **[Core]** Maintain validation test equipment.
- **[Core]** Participate in internal or external training programs to maintain knowledge of validation principles, industry trends, or novel technologies.
- **[Core]** Prepare, maintain, or review validation and compliance documentation, such as engineering change notices, schematics, or protocols.
- **[Core]** Validate or characterize sustainable or environmentally friendly products, using electronic testing platforms.
- **[Core]** Study product characteristics or customer requirements to determine validation objectives and standards.
- **[Core]** Recommend resolution of identified deviations from established product or process standards.
- **[Core]** Draw samples of raw materials, intermediate products, or finished products for validation testing.
- **[Supplemental]** Devise automated lab validation test stations or other test fixtures or equipment.

## Detailed work activities

- Analyze test or validation data.
- Collect samples of raw materials or finished products.
- Communicate technical information to suppliers, contractors, or regulatory agencies.
- Conduct validation tests of equipment or processes.
- Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation.
- Devise research or testing protocols.
- Direct quality control activities.
- Document technical design details.
- Inspect finished products to locate flaws.
- Inspect operational processes.
- Maintain operational records or records systems.
- Maintain test equipment.
- Operate computer systems.
- Prepare detailed work plans.
- Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
- Resolve operational performance problems.
- Review technical documents to plan work.
- Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
- Update technical knowledge.