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
electrical equipment inspector
ESCO occupation · 24 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
read engineering drawings
electrical equipment regulations
communicate test results to other departments
measure electrical characteristics
read standard blueprints
electrical testing methods
instrument performance elements
electricity principles
read assembly drawings
perform test run
interpret electrical diagrams
analyse test data
inspect quality of products
electromechanics
meet deadlines
use testing equipment
operate precision measuring equipment
electrical engineering
use measurement instruments
electrical discharge
electrical equipment components
quality assurance procedures
test electrical equipment
electrical wiring diagrams
Optional & specialised skills
remove defective products
electric generators
maintain electrical equipment
electric motors
send faulty equipment back to assembly line
test electromechanical systems
electrical machines
maintain electromechanical equipment
electric clocks
write inspection reports
research equipment needs
resolve equipment malfunctions
electric drives
keep records of work progress
maintain test equipment
provide user support for electrical instruments
waste removal regulations
maintain electrical engines
liaise with engineers
Other matches: electrical engineering technician · heating engineer · railway electronic technician · utilities inspector · control panel tester
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.