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
instrumentation engineering technician
ESCO occupation · 31 essential, 30 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
assist scientific research
prepare production prototypes
electronics
instrumentation engineering
wear appropriate protective gear
align components
inspect quality of products
read engineering drawings
read standard blueprints
fasten components
manage instrumentation systems
instrumentation equipment
read assembly drawings
develop instrumentation systems
ensure conformity to specifications
carry out measurements of parts
assemble instrumentation equipment
test instrumentation equipment
adjust engineering designs
measure electrical characteristics
use power tools
operate soldering equipment
assemble measuring equipment
metallurgy
record test data
control engineering
electromechanics
use hand tools
perform test run
liaise with engineers
use wrenches
Optional & specialised skills
operate cranes
CAE software
integrate new products in manufacturing
tend metal sawing machine
electronic equipment standards
CAD software
nuclear energy
operate circular saw
replace defect components
calibrate electronic instruments
write technical reports
mechanical engineering
hydraulics
apply technical communication skills
keep records of work progress
instrument performance elements
apply soldering techniques
tend surface grinding machine
use CAM software
quality standards
firmware
power plant instrumentation
pneumatics
resolve equipment malfunctions
electrical equipment regulations
use precision tools
operate precision machinery
electrical engineering
program firmware
automation technology
Other matches: electronics engineering technician · instrumentation engineer · electromechanical engineering technician · computer hardware engineering technician · water 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.