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
product development engineering technician
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
troubleshoot
material mechanics
engineering principles
engineering processes
use CAD software
develop product design
adjust engineering designs
create solutions to problems
CAD software
mechanics
provide advice to technicians
analyse test data
collaborate with engineers
inspect quality of products
Optional & specialised skills
collaborate with designers
record test data
read standard blueprints
analyse stress resistance of products
write inspection reports
perform test run
blueprints
write stress analysis reports
ensure equipment availability
use computer-aided engineering systems
use testing equipment
manufacturing processes
production processes
assess operating cost
analyse production processes for improvement
plan manufacturing processes
analyse stress resistance of materials
Other matches: microsystem engineering technician · sensor engineering technician · automation engineering technician · production engineering technician · chemical 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.