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
surface engineer
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
industrial engineering
execute analytical mathematical calculations
use technical drawing software
manufacturing processes
surface engineering
approve engineering design
mathematics
corrosion types
engineering processes
production processes
technical drawings
adjust engineering designs
perform scientific research
engineering principles
Optional & specialised skills
types of metal
hazardous waste types
welding techniques
analyse test data
ferrous metal processing
non-destructive testing
record test data
physics
analyse stress resistance of materials
electrical engineering
material mechanics
chemistry
semiconductors
soldering techniques
mechanical engineering
materials science
use non-destructive testing equipment
environmental legislation
develop material testing procedures
recognise signs of corrosion
Other matches: mineral processing engineer · geotechnician · petroleum engineer · liquid fuel engineer · mine planning 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.