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
quality engineering technician
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
record test data
write inspection reports
quality standards
report test findings
quality assurance procedures
ensure compliance with legal requirements
test procedures
inspect material
inspect quality of products
conduct performance tests
perform test run
undertake inspections
oversee quality control
ensure compliance with company regulations
execute software tests
set quality assurance objectives
quality assurance methodologies
Optional & specialised skills
perform product testing
read standard blueprints
manage chemical testing procedures
manage manufacturing documentation
perform physical stress tests on models
apply statistical analysis techniques
perform laboratory tests
develop material testing procedures
train employees
analyse test data
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
statistics
non-destructive testing
support implementation of quality management systems
automation technology
materials science
electronics
database quality standards
create solutions to problems
apply health and safety standards
maintain test equipment
electricity
communicate test results to other departments
provide technical documentation
mechanics
Other matches: water engineering technician · civil engineering technician · broadcast technician · military engineer · 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.