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 engineering technician
ESCO occupation · 29 essential, 32 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
design drawings
solder electronics
read engineering drawings
electronic test procedures
read assembly drawings
liaise with engineers
record test data
printed circuit boards
electronics
use testing equipment
conduct performance tests
apply soldering techniques
electronic equipment standards
configure electronic equipment
electronic components
assist scientific research
interpret electronic design specifications
adjust engineering designs
meet deadlines
prepare production prototypes
test electronic units
ensure quality of final product
types of electronics
align components
fasten components
inspect quality of products
integrated circuits
circuit diagrams
assemble electronic units
Optional & specialised skills
resolve equipment malfunctions
write technical reports
operate precision machinery
power electronics
calibrate electronic instruments
CAD software
firmware
integrate new products in manufacturing
repair electronic components
send faulty equipment back to assembly line
wear cleanroom suit
keep records of work progress
inspect electronic supplies
transmission technology
CAE software
maintain electronic systems
apply technical communication skills
monitor machine operations
pack electronic equipment
sensors
electrical engineering
perform test run
solder components onto electronic board
medical devices
program firmware
use precision tools
mechanical engineering
microelectronics
consumer electronics
control engineering
use CAM software
install electrical and electronic equipment
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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.