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
process engineering technician
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
advise on manufacturing problems
engineering principles
analyse test data
engineering processes
perform maintenance on installed equipment
conduct routine machinery checks
record test data
adjust engineering designs
resolve equipment malfunctions
manufacturing processes
create solutions to problems
read engineering drawings
CAE software
troubleshoot
collaborate with engineers
Optional & specialised skills
analyse production processes for improvement
order supplies
create technical plans
oversee quality control
use CAD software
operate soldering equipment
manage supplies
read standard blueprints
use testing equipment
assess operating cost
perform test run
CAD software
secure working area
operate welding equipment
use computer-aided engineering systems
mathematics
mechanics
blueprints
Other matches: chemical engineering technician · microelectronics engineering technician · electronics engineering technician · marine engineering technician · computer hardware engineering 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.