Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Network engineer
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Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
fluid power engineer
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
technical drawings
engineering principles
use a computer
use computer-aided engineering systems
mathematics
engineering processes
hydraulic fluid
execute feasibility study
read engineering drawings
principles of mechanical engineering
adjust engineering designs
use technical drawing software
CAD software
fluid mechanics
use CAD software
mechanical engineering
provide technical documentation
troubleshoot
hydraulics
mechanics
perform scientific research
approve engineering design
Optional & specialised skills
execute analytical mathematical calculations
set up the controller of a machine
create a product's virtual model
pneumatics
monitor production developments
provide cost benefit analysis reports
quality and cycle time optimisation
read standard blueprints
determine production capacity
provide advice to technicians
3D modelling
determine production feasibility
plan manufacturing processes
blueprints
CAE software
manage supplies
design prototypes
use CAM software
material mechanics
reverse engineering
Other matches: fluid power technician · electric power generation engineer · power distribution engineer · nuclear engineer · steam engineer
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.