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
composite materials
develop material testing procedures
integrate new products in manufacturing
perform scientific research
perform chemical experiments
chemistry
engineering processes
thermoplastic materials
forecast organisational risks
test chemical samples
work with chemicals
create solutions to problems
analytical chemistry
material mechanics
apply health and safety standards
materials science
analyse production processes for improvement
test materials
approve engineering design
manufacturing processes
adjust engineering designs
engineering principles
assess environmental impact
Optional & specialised skills
pollution legislation
define quality standards
advise on pollution prevention
develop chemical products
basic chemicals
types of plastic
electricity
quality standards
laboratory techniques
types of metal
semiconductors
mechanics
perform laboratory tests
advise on waste management procedures
assess the feasibility of implementing developments
textile materials
design prototypes
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.