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
material stress analyst
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 14 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
mechanical engineering
engineering processes
physics
analyse stress resistance of products
liaise with engineers
ICT software specifications
3D modelling
multimedia systems
engineering principles
recommend product improvements
CAE software
use a computer
execute analytical mathematical calculations
mechanics
record test data
use computer-aided engineering systems
create a product's virtual model
write stress analysis reports
material mechanics
read engineering drawings
mathematics
Optional & specialised skills
mechanics of motor vehicles
electrical engineering
mechanics of vessels
scientific research methodology
aircraft mechanics
present reports
report analysis results
build a product's physical model
perform physical stress tests on models
assist scientific research
develop material testing procedures
bicycle mechanics
render 3D images
mechanics of trains
Other matches: physiologist · material testing technician · textile chemical quality technician · call centre analyst · textile quality 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.