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
mechanics
mechanics of motor vehicles
use a computer
vehicle manufacturing process
engineering processes
execute analytical mathematical calculations
read engineering drawings
draw design sketches
engineering principles
physics
liaise with engineers
material mechanics
mathematics
aesthetics
Optional & specialised skills
analyse stress resistance of products
synthetic natural environment
create a product's virtual model
ergonomics
use CADD software
perform physical stress tests on models
estimate duration of work
monitor technology trends
3D printing process
manage supplies
design prototypes
examine engineering principles
CAD software
defense system
use manual draughting techniques
write stress analysis reports
adjust engineering designs
use CAD software
perform market research
CADD software
conduct performance tests
build a product's physical model
analyse production processes for improvement
manual draughting techniques
assess operating cost
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.