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
electromechanical drafter
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 22 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
liaise with engineers
electrical machines
electrical wiring diagrams
electrical engineering
mathematics
CAD software
technical drawings
electromechanics
design drawings
design prototypes
use CAD software
create technical plans
mechanical engineering
customise drafts
manual draughting techniques
model electromechanical systems
electricity
design electromechanical systems
use technical drawing software
interpret electrical diagrams
electrical equipment regulations
Optional & specialised skills
create a product's virtual model
apply technical communication skills
develop assembly instructions
plan manufacturing processes
provide technical documentation
review drafts
keep records of work progress
CAE software
use manual draughting techniques
communicate test results to other departments
train employees
electric generators
electric drives
mechatronics
manufacturing processes
prepare assembly drawings
engineering principles
electric motors
design electrical systems
draw blueprints
draft bill of materials
communicate with customers
Other matches: legislative drafter · architectural drafter · automotive engineering drafter · marine engineering drafter · civil drafter
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.