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
sensor engineering technician
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 27 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
read engineering drawings
fasten components
electronics
meet deadlines
assemble sensors
apply soldering techniques
align components
record test data
electronic equipment standards
electronic test procedures
sensors
design drawings
assist scientific research
adjust engineering designs
prepare production prototypes
liaise with engineers
solder electronics
circuit diagrams
test sensors
operate scientific measuring equipment
inspect quality of products
Optional & specialised skills
microassembly
perform test run
apply technical communication skills
electrical engineering
CAE software
use precision tools
microprocessors
resolve equipment malfunctions
microsensors
integrate new products in manufacturing
keep records of work progress
control engineering
program firmware
mechanical engineering
monitor machine operations
operate precision machinery
perform data analysis
microelectronics
maintain sensor equipment
create technical plans
wear cleanroom suit
CAD software
write technical reports
digital camera sensors
precision measuring instruments
consumer electronics
firmware
Other matches: optoelectronic engineering technician · sensor engineer · computer hardware engineering technician · water engineering technician · electronics 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.