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 parts assembler
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 22 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
fasten components
apply health and safety standards
electronics
read engineering drawings
electricity
align components
assemble electronic units
assemble electrical components
use technical documentation
quality standards
troubleshoot
read standard blueprints
mechanics
electromechanics
use power tools
wear appropriate protective gear
mechanics of motor vehicles
Optional & specialised skills
keep records of work progress
record test data
engineering processes
defense system
use testing equipment
install low voltage wiring
set up automotive robot
tend riveting machine
work in assembly line teams
conduct performance tests
operate handheld riveting equipment
execute vehicle maintenance
inspect quality of products
calibrate electronic instruments
send faulty equipment back to assembly line
use welding equipment
operate lifting equipment
operate soldering equipment
operate precision measuring equipment
rivet types
apply soldering techniques
electrical wiring plans
Other matches: motor vehicle assembler · motor vehicle body assembler · motor vehicle engine assembler · vessel engine assembler · motor vehicles parts advisor
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.