Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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optical engineer
ESCO occupation · 26 essential, 64 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
optics
types of optical instruments
optical glass characteristics
model optical systems
develop optical test procedures
design drawings
engineering principles
report analysis results
physics
conduct literature research
design optical prototypes
refractive power
prepare production prototypes
record test data
optical components
test optical components
optical equipment standards
perform scientific research
optical engineering
conduct quality control analysis
analyse test data
optical manufacturing process
approve engineering design
adjust engineering designs
operate scientific measuring equipment
mathematics
Optional & specialised skills
circuit diagrams
design optical systems
digital camera sensors
use precision tools
coordinate engineering teams
precision mechanics
mount optical components on frames
perform test run
CAE software
optomechanical components
microoptics
microwave principles
optoelectronics
resolve equipment malfunctions
quantum optics
read engineering drawings
sell optical products
computer engineering
cavity optomechanics
microelectromechanical systems
electromagnetic spectrum
fibre optics
operate precision machinery
control engineering
perform data analysis
electronics
optomechanical engineering
build business relationships
MOEM
photonics
define manufacturing quality criteria
medical imaging technology
electronic equipment standards
optoelectronic devices
maintain safe engineering watches
electrooptics
lasers
microelectronics
sensors
mechanical engineering
use CAD software
electrooptic devices
create technical plans
operate precision measuring equipment
communicate with customers
draft bill of materials
microprocessors
operate optical assembly equipment
prepare assembly drawings
quality standards
provide technical documentation
optical instruments
telecommunications engineering
maintain optical equipment
semiconductors
apply technical communication skills
radars
acoustics
develop electronic test procedures
perform resource planning
microsensors
train employees
develop product design
perform project management
Other matches: metrologist · photonics engineer · optomechanical engineer · optoelectronic engineer · optical instrument repairer
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.