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
quality engineering technician
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
record test data
inspect quality of products
test procedures
quality standards
conduct performance tests
quality assurance methodologies
oversee quality control
quality assurance procedures
ensure compliance with company regulations
perform test run
inspect material
undertake inspections
write inspection reports
set quality assurance objectives
report test findings
execute software tests
ensure compliance with legal requirements
Optional & specialised skills
automation technology
perform laboratory tests
mechanics
read standard blueprints
perform physical stress tests on models
apply statistical analysis techniques
create solutions to problems
perform product testing
electronics
database quality standards
provide technical documentation
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
materials science
maintain test equipment
non-destructive testing
electricity
train employees
analyse test data
develop material testing procedures
manage chemical testing procedures
manage manufacturing documentation
communicate test results to other departments
support implementation of quality management systems
apply health and safety standards
statistics
Other matches: water engineering technician · civil engineering technician · broadcast technician · military engineer · computer hardware engineering technician
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.