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
product assembly inspector
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 33 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
create solutions to problems
operate precision measuring equipment
conduct performance tests
communicate problems to senior colleagues
write inspection reports
use testing equipment
undertake inspections
inspect quality of products
check for damaged items
quality assurance procedures
quality standards
manage health and safety standards
use technical documentation
notify supervisor
Optional & specialised skills
manage maintenance operations
act as contact person during equipment incident
give instructions to staff
mechanics of motor vehicles
inspect aircraft manufacturing
supervise work
record test data
maintain test equipment
engineering principles
execute analytical mathematical calculations
engineering processes
clothing industry
lead inspections
mechanics of vessels
send faulty equipment back to assembly line
prepare audit activities
mechanics
monitor packaging operations
cosmetics industry
furniture industry
publishing industry
pharmaceutical industry
inspect manufacture of rolling stock
analyse production processes for improvement
perform test run
textile industry
quality assurance methodologies
electromechanics
footwear industry
liaise with engineers
apply statistical analysis techniques
supervise staff
read standard blueprints
Other matches: consumer goods inspector · product quality controller · motor vehicle assembly inspector · machinery assembly coordinator · aircraft assembly supervisor
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.