Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
electromagnetic engineer
ESCO occupation · 35 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
environmental legislation
perform data analysis
perform scientific research
report analysis results
ensure material compliance
physics
abide by regulations on banned materials
design drawings
engineering principles
read engineering drawings
microwave principles
process customer requests based on the REACh Regulation 1907 2006
electricity
consumer protection
conduct literature research
environmental threats
electromagnetic spectrum
conduct quality control analysis
design electromagnets
electromagnets
model electromagnetic products
analyse test data
use technical drawing software
prepare production prototypes
record test data
electrical engineering
electricity principles
develop test procedures
electrical equipment regulations
mathematics
electromagnetism
design prototypes
approve engineering design
operate scientific measuring equipment
adjust engineering designs
Optional & specialised skills
transmission technology
perform project management
coordinate engineering teams
build business relationships
apply soldering techniques
use precision tools
train employees
acoustics
communicate with customers
biomedical engineering
develop product design
define manufacturing quality criteria
prepare assembly drawings
perform resource planning
perform test run
draft bill of materials
CAE software
radars
apply technical communication skills
create technical plans
maintain safe engineering watches
provide technical documentation
use CAD software
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Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.