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-mount technology machine operator
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ensure public safety and security
operate SMT placement equipment
clean printed circuit board
assemble printed circuit boards
read assembly drawings
surface-mount technology
quality standards
coat printed circuit board
prepare board for soldering
inspect quality of products
printed circuit boards
report defective manufacturing materials
electronics
circuit diagrams
solder components onto electronic board
ensure conformity to specifications
read standard blueprints
monitor machine operations
Optional & specialised skills
operate wave soldering machine
maintain electronic systems
operate automated optical inspection machine
oversee logistics of finished products
carry out shipping orders for parts
resolve equipment malfunctions
dispose of hazardous waste
apply technical communication skills
repair electronic components
use CAM software
microelectronics
keep records of work progress
check for solder defects
apply health and safety standards
use diagnostic tools for electronic repairs
IPC standards
replace defect components
Other matches: surface grinding machine operator · surface engineer · cutting machine operator · embroidery machine operator · filing machine operator
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.