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 engineering technician
ESCO occupation · 26 essential, 24 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
read engineering drawings
assemble electromechanical systems
electromechanics
operate soldering equipment
record test data
electrical wiring diagrams
read assembly drawings
fasten components
prepare pieces for joining
align components
read standard blueprints
electric motors
apply soldering techniques
electrical equipment regulations
perform test run
design drawings
electricity
electrical machines
electric drives
inspect quality of products
test electromechanical systems
prepare production prototypes
liaise with engineers
assist scientific research
wear appropriate protective gear
adjust engineering designs
Optional & specialised skills
keep records of work progress
use power tools
power electronics
program firmware
assemble electrical components
work safely with machines
repair wiring
electrical engineering
mechanical engineering
write technical reports
assemble machines
cut metal products
operate lifting equipment
resolve equipment malfunctions
monitor machine operations
electrical power safety regulations
maintain electromechanical equipment
use CAM software
power engineering
CAE software
integrate new products in manufacturing
CAD software
apply technical communication skills
calibrate electromechanical system
Other matches: electromechanical engineer · computer hardware engineering technician · water engineering technician · electronics engineering technician · marine engineering 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.