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
semiconductor processor
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
semiconductors
microelectronics
electronics
polish wafers
wear cleanroom suit
produce semiconductor crystals
imprint circuit design onto wafers
inspect semiconductor components
microassembly
load electronic circuits onto wafers
monitor machine operations
monitor manufacturing quality standards
ensure conformity to specifications
report defective manufacturing materials
remove defective products
carry out measurements of parts
clean wafers
meet deadlines
slice crystals into wafers
integrated circuits
read assembly drawings
Optional & specialised skills
quality standards
apply coating to electrical equipment
inspect quality of products
apply health and safety standards
test semiconductors
carry out shipping orders for parts
repair electronic components
resolve equipment malfunctions
apply technical communication skills
waste removal regulations
integrated circuit types
operate precision machinery
circuit diagrams
keep records of work progress
oversee logistics of finished products
dispose of hazardous waste
adjust manufacturing equipment
ensure public safety and security
replace defect components
Other matches: sales processor · cacao bean roaster · carbonation operator · dairy processing operator · fish trimmer
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.