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
automotive engineer
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 22 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
control production
manufacturing processes
analyse production processes for improvement
engineering processes
technical drawings
quality standards
engineering principles
approve engineering design
adjust engineering designs
assess financial viability
use technical drawing software
perform scientific research
production processes
execute feasibility study
automotive engineering
industrial engineering
Optional & specialised skills
mechanics of motor vehicles
design prototypes
create a product's virtual model
synthetic natural environment
record test data
mechanical engineering
electromechanics
guidance, navigation and control
precision mechanics
design electromechanical systems
build a product's physical model
develop test procedures
conduct performance tests
defense system
electronics
apply advanced manufacturing
manage product testing
design principles
use CAM software
draft design specifications
CAE software
use CAD software
Other matches: automotive engineering drafter · automotive engineering technician · automotive test driver · automotive designer · automotive brake 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.