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
fluid power engineer
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
use a computer
mathematics
provide technical documentation
mechanical engineering
engineering processes
mechanics
technical drawings
use CAD software
read engineering drawings
adjust engineering designs
execute feasibility study
hydraulic fluid
use computer-aided engineering systems
troubleshoot
principles of mechanical engineering
engineering principles
use technical drawing software
fluid mechanics
CAD software
perform scientific research
approve engineering design
hydraulics
Optional & specialised skills
3D modelling
create a product's virtual model
plan manufacturing processes
reverse engineering
use CAM software
manage supplies
execute analytical mathematical calculations
quality and cycle time optimisation
determine production capacity
set up the controller of a machine
determine production feasibility
CAE software
provide advice to technicians
read standard blueprints
design prototypes
blueprints
pneumatics
material mechanics
monitor production developments
provide cost benefit analysis reports
Other matches: fluid power technician · electric power generation engineer · power distribution engineer · nuclear engineer · steam 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.