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
medical device engineering technician
ESCO occupation · 34 essential, 47 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
operate scientific measuring equipment
electrical wiring plans
record test data
biomedical engineering
wear cleanroom suit
install pneumatic systems
medical devices
perform test run
use testing equipment
fasten components
resolve equipment malfunctions
consult technical resources
electricity
adjust engineering designs
maintain medical devices
use measurement instruments
pneumatics
install electrical and electronic equipment
conduct routine machinery checks
medical device regulations
assist scientific research
liaise with engineers
mechanics
perform maintenance on installed equipment
test medical devices
design drawings
prepare production prototypes
inspect quality of products
manufacture medical devices
align components
repair medical devices
medical device test procedures
read engineering drawings
medical devices materials
Optional & specialised skills
write inspection reports
use precision tools
operate precision machinery
perform ICT troubleshooting
quality standards
manipulate medical devices' materials
apply soldering techniques
integrate new products in manufacturing
write technical reports
provide customer information related to repairs
solder electronics
apply technical communication skills
human anatomy
hydraulics
biotechnology
electronics
monitor machine operations
biomedical techniques
prepare compliance documents
mechanical engineering
manage inspections of equipment
negotiate sales contracts
use CAM software
use a computer
provide technical documentation
electrical engineering
biomedical science
advise on safety improvements
operate soldering equipment
CAE software
medical imaging technology
diagnostic radiology
firmware
order supplies
estimate restoration costs
perform risk analysis
mechatronics
write records for repairs
finish medical devices
advise on medical device features
program firmware
assemble machines
CAD software
keep records of work progress
radiation physics in healthcare
operate welding equipment
inform about the legal aspects of the medical device presented
Other matches: electronics engineering technician · mechatronics engineering technician · medical device assembler · microsystem engineering technician · electrical engineering technician
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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.