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
packing machinery engineer
ESCO occupation · 23 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
mechanics
mathematics
use CAD software
analyse packaging requirements
use computer-aided engineering systems
technical drawings
provide technical documentation
use technical drawing software
types of packaging materials
CAD software
engineering processes
read engineering drawings
adjust engineering designs
approve engineering design
troubleshoot
industrial engineering
use a computer
engineering principles
production processes
packaging engineering
mechanical engineering
perform scientific research
plan new packaging designs
Optional & specialised skills
monitor production developments
manufacturing processes
use CAM software
estimate duration of work
plan manufacturing processes
material mechanics
quality and cycle time optimisation
provide advice to technicians
read standard blueprints
execute analytical mathematical calculations
determine production capacity
provide cost benefit analysis reports
determine production feasibility
blueprints
principles of mechanical engineering
manage supplies
CAE software
set up the controller of a machine
Other matches: mining, construction and civil engineering machinery distribution manager · rental service representative in construction and civil engineering machinery · wholesale merchant in mining, construction and civil engineering machinery · import export manager in mining, construction and civil engineering machinery · import export specialist in mining, construction, civil engineering machinery
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.