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
production engineer
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
approve engineering design
production processes
adjust engineering designs
lead process optimisation
engineering processes
optimise production
quality standards
perform scientific research
control production
manufacturing processes
technical drawings
use technical drawing software
assess financial viability
industrial engineering
engineering principles
Optional & specialised skills
develop product design
control financial resources
integrate new products in manufacturing
manage human resources
set production facilities standards
analyse production processes for improvement
implement quality management systems
manage staff
adjust production schedule
ensure equipment maintenance
maintain relationship with suppliers
estimate duration of work
inspect quality of products
continuous improvement philosophies
provide advice to technicians
schedule production
ensure equipment availability
manage budgets
control of expenses
identify training needs
Other matches: maintenance and repair engineer · gas production engineer · mine production manager · synthetic materials engineer · food production 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.