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
materials engineer
ESCO occupation · 23 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
assess environmental impact
chemistry
composite materials
test materials
work with chemicals
material mechanics
materials science
analytical chemistry
analyse production processes for improvement
adjust engineering designs
engineering principles
perform scientific research
approve engineering design
engineering processes
manufacturing processes
apply health and safety standards
perform chemical experiments
thermoplastic materials
test chemical samples
integrate new products in manufacturing
forecast organisational risks
create solutions to problems
develop material testing procedures
Optional & specialised skills
electricity
types of metal
basic chemicals
advise on waste management procedures
textile materials
semiconductors
pollution legislation
laboratory techniques
assess the feasibility of implementing developments
advise on pollution prevention
types of plastic
perform laboratory tests
quality standards
mechanics
develop chemical products
define quality standards
design prototypes
Other matches: paper engineer · plastic heat treatment equipment operator · synthetic materials engineer · nanoengineer · surface 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.