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
surface-mount technology machine operator
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
printed circuit boards
surface-mount technology
coat printed circuit board
operate SMT placement equipment
monitor machine operations
read assembly drawings
solder components onto electronic board
quality standards
electronics
ensure conformity to specifications
assemble printed circuit boards
ensure public safety and security
report defective manufacturing materials
read standard blueprints
prepare board for soldering
circuit diagrams
clean printed circuit board
inspect quality of products
Optional & specialised skills
apply health and safety standards
operate wave soldering machine
use diagnostic tools for electronic repairs
dispose of hazardous waste
check for solder defects
apply technical communication skills
resolve equipment malfunctions
use CAM software
IPC standards
microelectronics
keep records of work progress
oversee logistics of finished products
operate automated optical inspection machine
carry out shipping orders for parts
repair electronic components
replace defect components
maintain electronic systems
Other matches: surface grinding machine operator · surface engineer · cutting machine operator · embroidery machine operator · filing machine operator
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.