Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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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
read standard blueprints
mechanics
read engineering drawings
write inspection reports
create solutions to problems
use automotive diagnostic equipment
quality assurance procedures
operate precision measuring equipment
operation of different engines
use testing equipment
engine components
mechanics of motor vehicles
manage health and safety standards
use technical documentation
supervise motor vehicles manufacture
inspect quality of products
conduct performance tests
evaluate engine performance
engineering processes
electromechanics
Optional & specialised skills
send faulty equipment back to assembly line
supervise staff
prepare audit activities
engineering principles
perform test run
re-assemble engines
liaise with engineers
lead inspections
diagnose defective engines
act as contact person during equipment incident
issue licences
disassemble engines
maintain test equipment
supervise work
manage maintenance operations
record test data
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.