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
production engineer
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
adjust engineering designs
engineering processes
optimise production
manufacturing processes
technical drawings
quality standards
control production
assess financial viability
engineering principles
production processes
perform scientific research
approve engineering design
use technical drawing software
industrial engineering
lead process optimisation
Optional & specialised skills
manage human resources
set production facilities standards
inspect quality of products
control financial resources
continuous improvement philosophies
estimate duration of work
provide advice to technicians
ensure equipment availability
manage staff
develop product design
ensure equipment maintenance
integrate new products in manufacturing
control of expenses
adjust production schedule
maintain relationship with suppliers
analyse production processes for improvement
identify training needs
schedule production
manage budgets
implement quality management systems
Other matches: maintenance and repair engineer · gas production engineer · mine production manager · synthetic materials engineer · food production 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.