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
equipment engineer
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
assess financial viability
manage engineering project
technical drawings
execute analytical mathematical calculations
use technical drawing software
execute feasibility study
production processes
define technical requirements
engineering principles
mathematics
engineering processes
perform scientific research
manufacturing processes
interpret technical requirements
project management
Optional & specialised skills
analyse production processes for improvement
robotic components
ensure equipment availability
manage product testing
design principles
record test data
analyse test data
maintain equipment
mechanical engineering
robotics
electrical engineering
apply advanced manufacturing
design prototypes
inspect industrial equipment
estimate duration of work
use CAD software
product data management
computer engineering
electronics
use testing equipment
control production
Other matches: maintenance and repair engineer · rotating equipment engineer · mobile devices technician · agricultural equipment design engineer · railway electronic technician
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.