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
provide advice to technicians
troubleshoot
create solutions to problems
adjust engineering designs
use CAD software
engineering principles
material mechanics
develop product design
engineering processes
collaborate with engineers
analyse test data
inspect quality of products
CAD software
mechanics
Optional & specialised skills
record test data
blueprints
assess operating cost
analyse production processes for improvement
use computer-aided engineering systems
write stress analysis reports
use testing equipment
perform test run
collaborate with designers
manufacturing processes
production processes
ensure equipment availability
read standard blueprints
plan manufacturing processes
write inspection reports
analyse stress resistance of products
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.