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
prepare production prototypes
fasten components
microsensors
test microelectronics
wear cleanroom suit
microelectronics
adjust engineering designs
assemble microelectronics
solder electronics
align components
microassembly
electronic test procedures
read engineering drawings
assist scientific research
integrated circuits
meet deadlines
record test data
read assembly drawings
electronic equipment standards
design drawings
liaise with engineers
inspect quality of products
circuit diagrams
electronics
microprocessors
Optional & specialised skills
operate SMT placement equipment
integrate new products in manufacturing
maintain microelectronics
precision measuring instruments
solder components onto electronic board
monitor machine operations
surface-mount technology
microsystem test procedures
resolve equipment malfunctions
CAE software
firmware
operate precision machinery
write technical reports
operate precision measuring equipment
MOEM
use precision tools
keep records of work progress
apply technical communication skills
microelectromechanical systems
CAD software
electrical engineering
program firmware
use CAM software
consumer electronics
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.