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
component engineer
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 24 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
execute analytical mathematical calculations
assess financial viability
technical drawings
manufacturing processes
execute feasibility study
use technical drawing software
perform scientific research
engineering principles
define technical requirements
interpret technical requirements
mathematics
engineering processes
project management
manage engineering project
production processes
Optional & specialised skills
ensure equipment availability
use testing equipment
electromechanics
mechanical engineering
use CAD software
apply advanced manufacturing
draft design specifications
electrical engineering
circuit diagrams
quality standards
install machinery
design principles
analyse test data
analyse production processes for improvement
conduct quality control analysis
product data management
manage product testing
robotic components
maintain equipment
computer science
design electromechanical systems
provide advice to technicians
electronics
record test data
Other matches: rotating equipment engineer · aircraft maintenance technician · electromagnetic engineer · microelectronics engineer · electrical engineer
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.