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
electronics engineer
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 28 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
mechanics
design drawings
mathematics
electricity principles
develop electronic test procedures
environmental legislation
environmental threats
design electronic systems
manage budgets
use technical drawing software
identify customer's needs
electronics
electricity
physics
create technical plans
approve engineering design
electronic test procedures
electrical testing methods
engineering principles
write technical reports
adjust engineering designs
design electrical systems
perform scientific research
types of electronics
execute feasibility study
Optional & specialised skills
product data management
ensure material compliance
abide by regulations on banned materials
CAD software
perform test run
use CAD software
project management
design microelectromechanical systems
programmable logic controller
design circuit boards
design integrated circuits
assess supplier risks
design user interface
design principles
electromagnets
perform project management
robotics
risk management
assess financial viability
regulations on substances
design microelectronics
create software design
electromagnetism
robotic components
manufacturing processes
consumer electronics
process customer requests based on the REACh Regulation 1907 2006
design prototypes
Other matches: microelectronics engineer · optoelectronic engineer · air traffic safety technician · electronics engineering technician · electronics 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.