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
microelectronics engineer
ESCO occupation · 36 essential, 39 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
perform scientific research
microprocessors
electricity
model microelectronics
adjust engineering designs
engineering principles
abide by regulations on banned materials
report analysis results
microelectronics
use technical drawing software
record test data
environmental threats
electronic equipment standards
physics
microassembly
develop electronic test procedures
analyse test data
conduct literature research
mathematics
conduct quality control analysis
design prototypes
read engineering drawings
electricity principles
perform data analysis
operate scientific measuring equipment
design microelectronics
design drawings
prepare production prototypes
process customer requests based on the REACh Regulation 1907 2006
ensure material compliance
approve engineering design
environmental legislation
electronics
electronic test procedures
test microelectronics
integrated circuits
Optional & specialised skills
microsensors
train employees
microoptics
semiconductors
mechanical engineering
apply soldering techniques
communicate with customers
develop product design
provide technical documentation
prepare assembly drawings
maintain safe engineering watches
define manufacturing quality criteria
install software
precision measuring instruments
integrated circuit types
design firmware
draft bill of materials
nanoelectronics
firmware
program firmware
install hardware
coordinate engineering teams
use CAM software
CAE software
perform test run
solder electronics
consumer electronics
operate precision machinery
MOEM
create technical plans
micromechanics
perform project management
design integrated circuits
use CAD software
microelectromechanical systems
use precision tools
perform resource planning
build business relationships
apply technical communication skills
Other matches: microelectronics engineering technician · instrumentation engineer · electromagnetic engineer · transport engineer · calculation 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.