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
container equipment design engineer
ESCO occupation · 23 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
production processes
mathematics
perform scientific research
read engineering drawings
industrial engineering
mechanical engineering
use CAD software
use computer-aided engineering systems
types of containers
technical drawings
adjust engineering designs
manufacturing processes
approve engineering design
use a computer
execute feasibility study
mechanics
use technical drawing software
CAD software
create solutions to problems
provide technical documentation
troubleshoot
engineering processes
engineering principles
Optional & specialised skills
determine production capacity
quality and cycle time optimisation
CAE software
execute analytical mathematical calculations
provide advice to technicians
create a product's virtual model
design prototypes
manage supplies
material mechanics
provide cost benefit analysis reports
set up the controller of a machine
determine production feasibility
use CAM software
3D modelling
plan manufacturing processes
monitor production developments
reverse engineering
Other matches: equipment engineer · electrical engineer · instrumentation engineer · engine designer · electromechanical 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.