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
automotive designer
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
liaise with engineers
draw design sketches
vehicle manufacturing process
use a computer
engineering principles
aesthetics
engineering processes
mechanics of motor vehicles
read engineering drawings
mathematics
mechanics
material mechanics
execute analytical mathematical calculations
physics
Optional & specialised skills
manual draughting techniques
use CADD software
build a product's physical model
assess operating cost
adjust engineering designs
examine engineering principles
analyse production processes for improvement
monitor technology trends
design prototypes
use manual draughting techniques
3D printing process
conduct performance tests
defense system
synthetic natural environment
use CAD software
estimate duration of work
write stress analysis reports
perform market research
analyse stress resistance of products
CADD software
ergonomics
perform physical stress tests on models
CAD software
create a product's virtual model
manage supplies
Other matches: automotive engineer · automotive engineering technician · automotive engineering drafter · automotive brake technician · automotive battery 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.