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
marine electronics technician
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
printed circuit boards
use water navigation devices
clean components during assembly
electronics
mechanics of vessels
apply health and safety standards
integrated circuits
electronic equipment standards
electrical equipment regulations
read assembly drawings
types of electronics
circuit diagrams
fasten components
assemble electronic units
types of maritime vessels
align components
apply soldering techniques
solder electronics
mechanics
Optional & specialised skills
wear appropriate protective gear
keep records of work progress
electricity
liaise with engineers
repair electronic components
install hardware
computer technology
test electronic units
microprocessors
perform test run
install software
build electronic prototypes
calibrate electronic instruments
power electronics
electromechanics
automation technology
interpret technical information for electronic repair work
mechatronics
assemble printed circuit boards
check system parameters against reference values
install pneumatic systems
defense system
use diagnostic tools for electronic repairs
programmable logic controller
maintain electronic systems
Other matches: marine electrician · electronics engineering technician · vehicle electronics installer · marine engineering technician · consumer electronics repair 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.