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
surface engineer
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
production processes
corrosion types
engineering principles
adjust engineering designs
perform scientific research
engineering processes
approve engineering design
use technical drawing software
technical drawings
execute analytical mathematical calculations
industrial engineering
mathematics
surface engineering
manufacturing processes
Optional & specialised skills
welding techniques
materials science
use non-destructive testing equipment
mechanical engineering
soldering techniques
chemistry
record test data
analyse test data
recognise signs of corrosion
semiconductors
analyse stress resistance of materials
material mechanics
ferrous metal processing
types of metal
physics
develop material testing procedures
hazardous waste types
non-destructive testing
electrical engineering
environmental legislation
Other matches: mineral processing engineer · geotechnician · petroleum engineer · liquid fuel engineer · mine planning 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.