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
apply soldering techniques
assemble electromechanical systems
prepare pieces for joining
fasten components
electrical machines
electromechanics
electric motors
inspect quality of products
adjust engineering designs
electrical wiring diagrams
design drawings
electrical equipment regulations
prepare production prototypes
read assembly drawings
electricity
assist scientific research
electric drives
read standard blueprints
liaise with engineers
wear appropriate protective gear
operate soldering equipment
test electromechanical systems
read engineering drawings
perform test run
align components
record test data
Optional & specialised skills
electrical power safety regulations
power engineering
monitor machine operations
electrical engineering
use power tools
repair wiring
CAE software
calibrate electromechanical system
integrate new products in manufacturing
mechanical engineering
work safely with machines
maintain electromechanical equipment
keep records of work progress
power electronics
cut metal products
assemble electrical components
resolve equipment malfunctions
CAD software
use CAM software
write technical reports
apply technical communication skills
assemble machines
operate lifting equipment
program firmware
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.