Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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optomechanical engineer
ESCO occupation · 33 essential, 28 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
optomechanical engineering
approve engineering design
optical glass characteristics
prepare production prototypes
report analysis results
optical components
perform scientific research
types of optical instruments
optics
test optical components
read engineering drawings
perform data analysis
design drawings
optical instruments
optical equipment standards
refractive power
optical engineering
conduct literature research
analyse test data
adjust engineering designs
conduct quality control analysis
operate scientific measuring equipment
model optical systems
optical manufacturing process
physics
develop optical test procedures
record test data
mechanical engineering
optomechanical components
mathematics
engineering principles
design optical prototypes
operate precision measuring equipment
Optional & specialised skills
CAE software
use CAD software
cavity optomechanics
apply technical communication skills
perform test run
operate optical assembly equipment
develop product design
optoelectronics
optoelectronic devices
electromagnetic spectrum
perform project management
maintain optical equipment
train employees
provide technical documentation
precision mechanics
create technical plans
prepare assembly drawings
build business relationships
maintain safe engineering watches
microoptics
draft bill of materials
define manufacturing quality criteria
photonics
perform resource planning
use precision tools
sell optical products
coordinate engineering teams
communicate with customers
Other matches: optomechanical engineering technician · instrumentation engineer · electromagnetic engineer · transport engineer · calculation engineer
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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.