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
rolling stock engineering technician
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 27 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
troubleshoot
engineering processes
mechanics of trains
physics
liaise with engineers
execute analytical mathematical calculations
engineering principles
ICT software specifications
CAE software
adjust engineering designs
use a computer
read engineering drawings
multimedia systems
mechanics
mathematics
material mechanics
Optional & specialised skills
inspect data
position engine on test stand
analyse stress resistance of products
follow production schedule
use testing equipment
oversee quality control
perform physical stress tests on models
calibrate electronic instruments
ensure equipment availability
CAD software
manage health and safety standards
assess operating cost
re-assemble engines
use CAD software
perform test run
write stress analysis reports
disassemble equipment
write inspection reports
operate precision measuring equipment
product data management
order supplies
manage supplies
disassemble engines
record test data
analyse production processes for improvement
guarantee customer satisfaction
plan manufacturing processes
Other matches: rolling stock engineering drafter · rolling stock electrician · rolling stock engineer · rolling stock engine inspector · 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.