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
microelectronics engineering technician
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 24 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
read engineering drawings
align components
assemble microelectronics
prepare production prototypes
microassembly
meet deadlines
circuit diagrams
wear cleanroom suit
adjust engineering designs
record test data
read assembly drawings
microprocessors
microelectronics
assist scientific research
solder electronics
electronic test procedures
liaise with engineers
electronics
integrated circuits
electronic equipment standards
test microelectronics
inspect quality of products
design drawings
fasten components
microsensors
Optional & specialised skills
program firmware
apply technical communication skills
use precision tools
firmware
monitor machine operations
MOEM
CAD software
operate precision measuring equipment
electrical engineering
microsystem test procedures
maintain microelectronics
precision measuring instruments
use CAM software
consumer electronics
integrate new products in manufacturing
operate SMT placement equipment
keep records of work progress
resolve equipment malfunctions
surface-mount technology
operate precision machinery
write technical reports
solder components onto electronic board
CAE software
microelectromechanical systems
Other matches: computer hardware engineering technician · water engineering technician · electronics engineering technician · marine engineering technician · 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.