talk with their employer, client, and colleagues about what needs to be accomplished. For instance, a power generation facility may want to lower its emission levels to comply with government regulations. Time and budget constraints also play a role in the planning process.
develop suitable equipment or make changes to existing machines or systems. Plans can involve instruments that measure variables, such as pressure or radiation, and may involve complex computer operations.
?run many, many tests and analyze the results. They often must monitor over an extended period of time to ensure consistent performance and reliable safety standards.
figure out how to solve any problems ? which then involves more testing!
write up their findings for others to evaluate. They also may monitor systems on a regular basis and report these results.