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 equipment assembler
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
troubleshoot
electricity
quality standards
read standard blueprints
use technical documentation
perform test run
assemble electronic units
operate electronic measuring instruments
read engineering drawings
electromechanics
assemble electrical components
electronics
mechanics
install electrical and electronic equipment
align components
electrical machines
apply health and safety standards
wear appropriate protective gear
prepare pieces for joining
read assembly drawings
fasten components
electrical wiring plans
Optional & specialised skills
apply spot welding techniques
use testing equipment
maintain electrical equipment
repair wiring
inspect quality of products
liaise with engineers
engineering processes
use power tools
operate drill press
cut metal products
operate soldering equipment
adjust manufacturing equipment
keep records of work progress
maintain electronic equipment
clean components during assembly
apply soldering techniques
solder electronics
operate lifting equipment
conduct performance tests
manipulate metal
test electronic units
Other matches: photographic equipment assembler · electrical equipment assembler · electronic equipment assembler · container equipment assembler · industrial machinery assembler
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.