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 inspector
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
create solutions to problems
read engineering drawings
inspect quality of products
quality assurance procedures
manage health and safety standards
write inspection reports
read standard blueprints
use testing equipment
evaluate engine performance
mechanics of motor vehicles
use technical documentation
operation of different engines
engineering processes
conduct performance tests
use automotive diagnostic equipment
electromechanics
mechanics
supervise motor vehicles manufacture
operate precision measuring equipment
engine components
Optional & specialised skills
lead inspections
act as contact person during equipment incident
diagnose defective engines
engineering principles
disassemble engines
issue licences
supervise work
supervise staff
record test data
liaise with engineers
send faulty equipment back to assembly line
prepare audit activities
perform test run
maintain test equipment
manage maintenance operations
re-assemble engines
Other matches: motor vehicle assembly inspector · refurbishing technician · motor vehicle assembler · vessel engine inspector · rolling stock engine inspector
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.