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
electronics drafter
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
design prototypes
create technical plans
electronics
mathematics
liaise with engineers
circuit diagrams
design circuit boards
design electronic systems
electronic equipment standards
design drawings
use CAD software
draw blueprints
printed circuit boards
technical drawings
electricity
customise drafts
types of electronics
CAD software
manual draughting techniques
use technical drawing software
electronic components
integrated circuits
Optional & specialised skills
design microelectronics
design hardware
design sensors
communicate with customers
power electronics
engineering principles
draft bill of materials
use manual draughting techniques
prepare assembly drawings
electrical engineering
provide technical documentation
manufacturing processes
consumer electronics
keep records of work progress
apply technical communication skills
review drafts
train employees
develop assembly instructions
create a product's virtual model
plan manufacturing processes
Other matches: electromechanical drafter · legislative drafter · architectural drafter · automotive engineering drafter · marine engineering 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.