Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
rolling stock assembler
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 30 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
read engineering drawings
wear appropriate protective gear
use power tools
mechanics of trains
fasten components
apply health and safety standards
assemble metal parts
electromechanics
align components
quality standards
use technical documentation
mechanics
troubleshoot
control compliance of railway vehicles regulations
inspect quality of products
read standard blueprints
ensure equipment availability
Optional & specialised skills
apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
install electrical and electronic equipment
use testing equipment
set up automotive robot
apply spot welding techniques
keep records of work progress
electronics
apply flux
apply arc welding techniques
lubricate rolling stock wheels
locomotive brake applications
manipulate metal
couple bogies to rail vehicles
mark processed workpiece
electricity
cut metal products
work in assembly line teams
ensure maintenance of trains
prepare pieces for joining
operate welding equipment
operate soldering equipment
record test data
operate lifting equipment
install pneumatic systems
liaise with engineers
conduct performance tests
European Train Control System
metal thermal conductivity
install low voltage wiring
engineering processes
Other matches: rolling stock engineering technician · rolling stock assembly inspector · rolling stock assembly supervisor · rolling stock engineering drafter · rolling stock 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.