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
microsystem engineer
ESCO occupation · 32 essential, 42 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
mathematics
microassembly
read engineering drawings
microsystem test procedures
environmental threats
approve engineering design
environmental legislation
design microelectromechanical systems
design prototypes
operate scientific measuring equipment
conduct quality control analysis
physics
perform data analysis
microelectromechanical systems
electricity principles
use technical drawing software
conduct literature research
test microelectromechanical systems
analyse test data
perform scientific research
electrical engineering
engineering principles
prepare production prototypes
abide by regulations on banned materials
electricity
adjust engineering designs
develop microelectromechanical system test procedures
design drawings
report analysis results
mechanical engineering
electronics
record test data
Optional & specialised skills
micromechanics
biomedical engineering
automation technology
apply soldering techniques
MOEM
use CAD software
prepare assembly drawings
sensors
apply technical communication skills
train employees
perform project management
process customer orders
CAE software
use CAM software
coordinate engineering teams
control engineering
nanotechnology
use precision tools
precision measuring instruments
draft bill of materials
microelectronics
computer engineering
communicate with customers
microsensors
maintain safe engineering watches
program firmware
programmable logic controller
perform resource planning
optoelectronics
microoptics
operate precision machinery
provide technical documentation
build business relationships
circuit diagrams
quality standards
firmware
create technical plans
define manufacturing quality criteria
precision mechanics
develop product design
assemble microelectromechanical systems
semiconductors
Other matches: microsystem engineering technician · industrial engineer · instrumentation engineer · electromagnetic engineer · transport engineer
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.