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
electronic test procedures
align components
design drawings
test sensors
operate scientific measuring equipment
record test data
meet deadlines
electronic equipment standards
electronics
apply soldering techniques
fasten components
adjust engineering designs
prepare production prototypes
circuit diagrams
liaise with engineers
solder electronics
assemble sensors
inspect quality of products
assist scientific research
read engineering drawings
sensors
Optional & specialised skills
control engineering
firmware
create technical plans
resolve equipment malfunctions
microelectronics
precision measuring instruments
microprocessors
CAD software
perform test run
write technical reports
perform data analysis
digital camera sensors
apply technical communication skills
microsensors
consumer electronics
electrical engineering
monitor machine operations
maintain sensor equipment
operate precision machinery
wear cleanroom suit
use precision tools
microassembly
integrate new products in manufacturing
program firmware
mechanical engineering
CAE software
keep records of work progress
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.