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
electromagnetic engineer
ESCO occupation · 35 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
read engineering drawings
conduct literature research
report analysis results
design electromagnets
develop test procedures
record test data
design drawings
electromagnetic spectrum
electromagnetism
model electromagnetic products
environmental threats
electricity principles
perform scientific research
use technical drawing software
environmental legislation
conduct quality control analysis
physics
microwave principles
electrical engineering
engineering principles
ensure material compliance
analyse test data
electricity
mathematics
adjust engineering designs
electrical equipment regulations
process customer requests based on the REACh Regulation 1907 2006
prepare production prototypes
operate scientific measuring equipment
approve engineering design
perform data analysis
design prototypes
abide by regulations on banned materials
consumer protection
electromagnets
Optional & specialised skills
use CAD software
perform resource planning
acoustics
coordinate engineering teams
develop product design
provide technical documentation
draft bill of materials
prepare assembly drawings
train employees
transmission technology
use precision tools
define manufacturing quality criteria
radars
maintain safe engineering watches
apply soldering techniques
build business relationships
biomedical engineering
perform test run
CAE software
apply technical communication skills
communicate with customers
perform project management
create technical plans
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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.