Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
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Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
mechanical engineering drafter
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 14 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
mechanics
create solutions to problems
use manual draughting techniques
CAD software
mathematics
liaise with engineers
create technical plans
design drawings
use CAD software
manual draughting techniques
mechanical engineering
use technical drawing software
technical drawings
principles of mechanical engineering
Optional & specialised skills
physics
maintain mechanical equipment
advise client on technical possibilities
calculate materials
adjust engineering designs
review drafts
blueprints
use CADD software
draft design specifications
CADD software
material mechanics
create a product's virtual model
read standard blueprints
3D modelling
Other matches: electromechanical drafter · marine engineering drafter · automotive engineering drafter · civil drafter · architectural drafter
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.