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
component engineer
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 24 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
engineering processes
manufacturing processes
define technical requirements
use technical drawing software
manage engineering project
assess financial viability
engineering principles
production processes
project management
execute analytical mathematical calculations
execute feasibility study
perform scientific research
mathematics
technical drawings
interpret technical requirements
Optional & specialised skills
analyse test data
provide advice to technicians
ensure equipment availability
use CAD software
product data management
electronics
analyse production processes for improvement
mechanical engineering
manage product testing
maintain equipment
circuit diagrams
electromechanics
design principles
record test data
draft design specifications
conduct quality control analysis
apply advanced manufacturing
use testing equipment
electrical engineering
quality standards
robotic components
computer science
install machinery
design electromechanical systems
Other matches: rotating equipment engineer · aircraft maintenance technician · electromagnetic engineer · microelectronics engineer · electrical 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.