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
electromechanical drafter
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 22 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
design prototypes
interpret electrical diagrams
create technical plans
mathematics
electrical engineering
mechanical engineering
electromechanics
electrical equipment regulations
manual draughting techniques
use CAD software
liaise with engineers
CAD software
technical drawings
electrical machines
design drawings
model electromechanical systems
electricity
design electromechanical systems
use technical drawing software
customise drafts
electrical wiring diagrams
Optional & specialised skills
plan manufacturing processes
create a product's virtual model
draw blueprints
CAE software
electric drives
apply technical communication skills
train employees
design electrical systems
electric generators
review drafts
prepare assembly drawings
use manual draughting techniques
communicate test results to other departments
manufacturing processes
communicate with customers
keep records of work progress
mechatronics
draft bill of materials
develop assembly instructions
electric motors
provide technical documentation
engineering principles
Other matches: legislative drafter · architectural drafter · automotive engineering drafter · marine engineering drafter · civil drafter
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.