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
quality standards
execute software tests
undertake inspections
set quality assurance objectives
oversee quality control
inspect material
report test findings
perform test run
conduct performance tests
record test data
quality assurance procedures
write inspection reports
quality assurance methodologies
ensure compliance with legal requirements
test procedures
ensure compliance with company regulations
inspect quality of products
Optional & specialised skills
statistics
automation technology
read standard blueprints
perform physical stress tests on models
electronics
provide technical documentation
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
apply health and safety standards
perform product testing
create solutions to problems
communicate test results to other departments
non-destructive testing
support implementation of quality management systems
mechanics
develop material testing procedures
manage chemical testing procedures
apply statistical analysis techniques
manage manufacturing documentation
materials science
train employees
perform laboratory tests
analyse test data
electricity
database quality standards
maintain test equipment
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.