Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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rolling stock engine tester
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 14 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
engineering processes
use technical documentation
electromechanics
operation of different engines
conduct performance tests
operate precision measuring equipment
use testing equipment
mechanics
record test data
create solutions to problems
read engineering drawings
diagnose defective engines
perform test run
read standard blueprints
control compliance of railway vehicles regulations
evaluate engine performance
mechanics of trains
electricity
engine components
Optional & specialised skills
disassemble engines
lead inspections
supervise work
maintain test equipment
liaise with engineers
write records for repairs
position engine on test stand
operate lifting equipment
re-assemble engines
supervise staff
manage maintenance operations
engineering principles
quality assurance procedures
send faulty equipment back to assembly line
Other matches: rolling stock engineering drafter · rolling stock engineering technician · rolling stock engineer · aircraft engine tester · rolling stock engine inspector
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.