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
mechatronics engineer
ESCO occupation · 35 essential, 42 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
test mechatronic units
physics
mechanics
gather technical information
electrical engineering
technical drawings
engineering principles
automation technology
approve engineering design
design prototypes
develop mechatronic test procedures
perform data analysis
prepare production prototypes
control engineering
report analysis results
design drawings
electronics
mathematics
perform scientific research
adjust engineering designs
mechatronics
engineering processes
analyse test data
develop electronic test procedures
follow safety standards in industrial contexts
conduct literature research
computer engineering
define technical requirements
mechanical engineering
robotics
design automation components
conduct quality control analysis
monitor manufacturing quality standards
simulate mechatronic design concepts
use technical drawing software
Optional & specialised skills
micromechatronic engineering
safety engineering
define manufacturing quality criteria
maintain safe engineering watches
cybernetics
install mechatronic equipment
use CAD software
optoelectronics
microelectromechanical systems
prepare assembly drawings
telecommunications engineering
pneumatics
write routine reports
perform test run
maintain control systems for automated equipment
communicate with customers
replace machines
examine engineering principles
quality standards
program firmware
apply technical communication skills
calibrate mechatronic instruments
develop product design
draft bill of materials
train employees
CAE software
hydraulics
install automation components
use CAM software
firmware
design firmware
keep up with digital transformation of industrial processes
perform resource planning
monitor automated machines
assemble mechatronic units
perform project management
create technical plans
build business relationships
electromechanics
provide technical documentation
coordinate engineering teams
set up automotive robot
Other matches: mechatronics engineering technician · mechatronics assembler · instrumentation engineer · electromagnetic engineer · transport engineer
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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.