# Validation Engineers > Design or plan protocols for equipment or processes to produce products meeting internal and external purity, safety, and quality requirements. - Code: 17-2112.02 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 17-2112) - Family: [Architecture & Engineering](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-17), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 21 tasks (20 core and 1 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-2112.02 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/17-2112.02.json ## What the work is made of 1. Study product characteristics or customer requirements to determine validation objectives and standards. Core task · Task 21051 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018 2. Analyze validation test data to determine whether systems or processes have met validation criteria or to identify root causes of production problems. Core task · Task 18131 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018 3. Develop validation master plans, process flow diagrams, test cases, or standard operating procedures. Core task · Task 18129 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018 4. Prepare detailed reports or design statements, based on results of validation and qualification tests or reviews of procedures and protocols. Core task · Task 18137 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018 5. Maintain validation test equipment. Core task · Task 18144 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018 6. Conduct validation or qualification tests of new or existing processes, equipment, or software in accordance with internal protocols or external standards. Core task · Task 18127 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018 7. Communicate with regulatory agencies regarding compliance documentation or validation results. Core task · Task 18142 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018 8. Prepare, maintain, or review validation and compliance documentation, such as engineering change notices, schematics, or protocols. Core task · Task 18146 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018 9. Recommend resolution of identified deviations from established product or process standards. Core task · Task 21052 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018 10. Design validation study features, such as sampling, testing, or analytical methodologies. Core task · Task 18128 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018 11. Prepare validation or performance qualification protocols for new or modified manufacturing processes, systems, or equipment for production of pharmaceuticals, electronics, or other products. Core task · Task 18130 · Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2018 12. Create, populate, or maintain databases for tracking validation activities, test results, or validated systems. Core task · Task 18133 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018 13. Resolve testing problems by modifying testing methods or revising test objectives and standards. Core task · Task 18139 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018 14. Conduct audits of validation or performance qualification processes to ensure compliance with internal or regulatory requirements. Core task · Task 18132 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018 15. Draw samples of raw materials, intermediate products, or finished products for validation testing. Core task · Task 21053 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018 16. Direct validation activities, such as protocol creation or testing. Core task · Task 18134 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018 17. Coordinate the implementation or scheduling of validation testing with affected departments and personnel. Core task · Task 18143 · Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2018 18. Participate in internal or external training programs to maintain knowledge of validation principles, industry trends, or novel technologies. Core task · Task 18145 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018 19. Validate or characterize sustainable or environmentally friendly products, using electronic testing platforms. Core task · Task 19647 · Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2018 20. Assist in training equipment operators or other staff on validation protocols and standard operating procedures. Core task · Task 18141 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2018 21. Devise automated lab validation test stations or other test fixtures or equipment. 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