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
equipment engineer
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
execute feasibility study
assess financial viability
mathematics
project management
interpret technical requirements
manage engineering project
use technical drawing software
manufacturing processes
production processes
define technical requirements
perform scientific research
engineering processes
technical drawings
engineering principles
execute analytical mathematical calculations
Optional & specialised skills
electrical engineering
inspect industrial equipment
manage product testing
design principles
computer engineering
robotic components
mechanical engineering
ensure equipment availability
electronics
robotics
apply advanced manufacturing
use CAD software
record test data
control production
design prototypes
analyse test data
estimate duration of work
use testing equipment
product data management
analyse production processes for improvement
maintain equipment
Other matches: maintenance and repair engineer · rotating equipment engineer · mobile devices technician · agricultural equipment design engineer · railway electronic 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.