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
electronics engineering technician
ESCO occupation · 29 essential, 32 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
meet deadlines
types of electronics
inspect quality of products
solder electronics
assist scientific research
use testing equipment
design drawings
electronic equipment standards
read assembly drawings
test electronic units
adjust engineering designs
electronic test procedures
fasten components
configure electronic equipment
align components
ensure quality of final product
printed circuit boards
read engineering drawings
interpret electronic design specifications
circuit diagrams
conduct performance tests
apply soldering techniques
assemble electronic units
record test data
prepare production prototypes
electronics
electronic components
liaise with engineers
integrated circuits
Optional & specialised skills
program firmware
wear cleanroom suit
repair electronic components
send faulty equipment back to assembly line
firmware
solder components onto electronic board
maintain electronic systems
mechanical engineering
write technical reports
inspect electronic supplies
apply technical communication skills
CAD software
sensors
operate precision machinery
install electrical and electronic equipment
use precision tools
perform test run
monitor machine operations
control engineering
keep records of work progress
pack electronic equipment
medical devices
resolve equipment malfunctions
integrate new products in manufacturing
electrical engineering
CAE software
consumer electronics
power electronics
calibrate electronic instruments
transmission technology
use CAM software
microelectronics
Other matches: microelectronics engineering technician · optoelectronic engineering technician · sensor engineering technician · vehicle electronics installer · microsystem engineering 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.