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
electrical equipment inspector
ESCO occupation · 24 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
electrical engineering
perform test run
instrument performance elements
electromechanics
electrical equipment regulations
meet deadlines
analyse test data
use measurement instruments
inspect quality of products
electrical discharge
electrical wiring diagrams
operate precision measuring equipment
read engineering drawings
use testing equipment
communicate test results to other departments
quality assurance procedures
electricity principles
electrical testing methods
interpret electrical diagrams
measure electrical characteristics
read standard blueprints
test electrical equipment
electrical equipment components
read assembly drawings
Optional & specialised skills
research equipment needs
maintain electrical equipment
electrical machines
remove defective products
provide user support for electrical instruments
waste removal regulations
electric drives
maintain electromechanical equipment
maintain electrical engines
maintain test equipment
electric motors
test electromechanical systems
send faulty equipment back to assembly line
keep records of work progress
electric clocks
liaise with engineers
resolve equipment malfunctions
electric generators
write inspection reports
Other matches: electrical engineering technician · heating engineer · railway electronic technician · utilities inspector · control panel tester
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.