Identify, formulate and produce effective solutions to emerging problems.
Evaluate final products overall performance, reliability and safety.
Alter and modify design to meet requirements and to eliminate malfunctions.
Estimate budget and scope of project.
Solicit observations from operators.
Prepare product reports and documentation.
Engage in lifelong learning and develop new theories or methods.
Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and to recommend remedies.
Develop and test prototypes of devices they design.
Analyse the test results and change the design or system as needed.