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
product development engineering technician
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
adjust engineering designs
engineering processes
create solutions to problems
use CAD software
engineering principles
material mechanics
collaborate with engineers
mechanics
provide advice to technicians
inspect quality of products
develop product design
analyse test data
CAD software
troubleshoot
Optional & specialised skills
write stress analysis reports
read standard blueprints
ensure equipment availability
assess operating cost
collaborate with designers
blueprints
analyse production processes for improvement
analyse stress resistance of products
write inspection reports
use testing equipment
production processes
plan manufacturing processes
record test data
perform test run
manufacturing processes
use computer-aided engineering systems
analyse stress resistance of materials
Other matches: microsystem engineering technician · sensor engineering technician · automation engineering technician · production engineering technician · chemical 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.