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
materials engineer
ESCO occupation · 23 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
approve engineering design
composite materials
analytical chemistry
adjust engineering designs
engineering principles
chemistry
thermoplastic materials
create solutions to problems
apply health and safety standards
analyse production processes for improvement
assess environmental impact
work with chemicals
forecast organisational risks
engineering processes
integrate new products in manufacturing
perform scientific research
materials science
test chemical samples
material mechanics
perform chemical experiments
manufacturing processes
develop material testing procedures
test materials
Optional & specialised skills
basic chemicals
perform laboratory tests
define quality standards
design prototypes
textile materials
advise on waste management procedures
electricity
assess the feasibility of implementing developments
laboratory techniques
types of plastic
pollution legislation
types of metal
mechanics
advise on pollution prevention
quality standards
develop chemical products
semiconductors
Other matches: paper engineer · plastic heat treatment equipment operator · synthetic materials engineer · nanoengineer · surface 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.