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 engineering technician
ESCO occupation · 29 essential, 32 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
align components
use testing equipment
test electronic units
ensure quality of final product
conduct performance tests
printed circuit boards
configure electronic equipment
circuit diagrams
types of electronics
electronic components
interpret electronic design specifications
meet deadlines
record test data
electronic equipment standards
assist scientific research
electronics
liaise with engineers
fasten components
solder electronics
read engineering drawings
prepare production prototypes
electronic test procedures
assemble electronic units
read assembly drawings
design drawings
integrated circuits
inspect quality of products
adjust engineering designs
apply soldering techniques
Optional & specialised skills
solder components onto electronic board
resolve equipment malfunctions
sensors
pack electronic equipment
keep records of work progress
transmission technology
CAE software
repair electronic components
inspect electronic supplies
monitor machine operations
maintain electronic systems
consumer electronics
wear cleanroom suit
integrate new products in manufacturing
electrical engineering
use CAM software
firmware
apply technical communication skills
microelectronics
use precision tools
operate precision machinery
mechanical engineering
medical devices
perform test run
CAD software
install electrical and electronic equipment
send faulty equipment back to assembly line
calibrate electronic instruments
power electronics
program firmware
write technical reports
control engineering
Other matches: microelectronics engineering technician · optoelectronic engineering technician · sensor engineering technician · vehicle electronics installer · microsystem 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.