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
nanoengineer
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
test chemical samples
engineering principles
perform scientific research
materials science
forecast organisational risks
analytical chemistry
engineering processes
adjust engineering designs
approve engineering design
apply health and safety standards
examine engineering principles
perform chemical experiments
nanotechnology
chemistry
work with chemicals
assess environmental impact
biology
Optional & specialised skills
integrate new products in manufacturing
computer engineering
electrical engineering
design principles
physics
analyse test data
design prototypes
record test data
use chemical analysis equipment
use CAD software
develop chemical products
pharmaceutical drug development
mechanics
pharmaceutical technology
design optical systems
optical engineering
microbiology-bacteriology
improve chemical processes
draft design specifications
pharmaceutical chemistry
manage chemical testing procedures
develop pharmaceutical drugs
design pharmaceutical manufacturing systems
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.