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
motor vehicle engine assembler
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 31 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
use power tools
fasten components
use technical documentation
apply health and safety standards
apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
read standard blueprints
wear appropriate protective gear
electromechanics
read engineering drawings
quality standards
troubleshoot
engine components
mechanics
bolt engine parts
ensure equipment availability
operation of different engines
align components
mechanics of motor vehicles
Optional & specialised skills
use CAM software
diagnose defective engines
keep records of work progress
use automotive diagnostic equipment
write records for repairs
engineering principles
engineering processes
conduct performance tests
operate welding equipment
electricity
operate precision measuring equipment
electronics
electronics principles
disassemble engines
operate soldering equipment
record test data
send faulty equipment back to assembly line
operate lifting equipment
set up automotive robot
repair engines
calibrate electronic instruments
operate handheld riveting equipment
recognise signs of corrosion
tend riveting machine
liaise with engineers
inspect quality of products
use testing equipment
lubricate engines
position engine on test stand
rivet types
re-assemble engines
Other matches: vessel engine assembler · motor vehicle assembler · motor vehicle assembly inspector · motor vehicle body assembler · motor vehicle parts assembler
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.