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Validation Engineers - 17-2112.02

O*NET-SOC Description

Design or plan protocols for equipment or processes to produce products meeting internal and external purity, safety, and quality requirements.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Corporate Quality Engineer
Product Quality Engineer
Quality Assurance Engineer
Quality Engineer

Quality Management Systems Engineer
Reliability Engineer
Supplier Quality Engineer
Validation Specialist

SOC Occupation Groups

17-0000	Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-2000	Engineers
17-2110	Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety
17-2112.00	Industrial Engineers
17-2112.02	Validation Engineers

Related Occupations

11-3051.01	Quality Control Systems Managers
15-1253.00	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Bright Outlook
17-2071.00	Electrical Engineers
17-2072.00	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
17-2112.00	Industrial Engineers
17-2112.01	Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
17-2112.03	Manufacturing Engineers
17-2141.00	Mechanical Engineers
17-2141.02	Automotive Engineers
17-2199.05	Mechatronics Engineers

Tasks

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

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.

Military Crosswalk Titles

Army Astronaut (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, ABM (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Aeronautical (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Airlift (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Astronautical (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Bomber (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, C2ISREW (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Computer Systems (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Electrical/Electronic (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Fighter (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Flight Test (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, General (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Helicopter or EWO (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Mechanical (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)

Developmental Engineer, Project (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, RPA (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Special Operations (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Systems/Industrial/Human Factors (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Tanker (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Developmental Engineer, Trainer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Electronic Engineering Plans and Policies Director (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Engineering Liaison Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Naval Engineering Inspection Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Naval Engineering Trials and Survey Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Space Operations (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Systems Automation Acquisition and Engineering (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Training Device Program Coordinator (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Weapons Plans and Policies Director (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

Quality Control Engineer