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
motor vehicle engine assembler
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 31 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
fasten components
operation of different engines
quality standards
troubleshoot
engine components
ensure equipment availability
read engineering drawings
use technical documentation
apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
read standard blueprints
apply health and safety standards
mechanics
mechanics of motor vehicles
bolt engine parts
electromechanics
align components
wear appropriate protective gear
use power tools
Optional & specialised skills
electricity
operate handheld riveting equipment
inspect quality of products
lubricate engines
rivet types
operate soldering equipment
re-assemble engines
operate welding equipment
keep records of work progress
operate precision measuring equipment
tend riveting machine
use CAM software
repair engines
diagnose defective engines
disassemble engines
conduct performance tests
electronics
use automotive diagnostic equipment
record test data
use testing equipment
electronics principles
send faulty equipment back to assembly line
liaise with engineers
position engine on test stand
engineering processes
set up automotive robot
write records for repairs
recognise signs of corrosion
engineering principles
operate lifting equipment
calibrate electronic instruments
Other matches: vessel engine assembler · motor vehicle assembler · motor vehicle assembly inspector · motor vehicle body assembler · motor vehicle parts assembler
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.