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