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-mount technology machine operator
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
circuit diagrams
quality standards
printed circuit boards
operate SMT placement equipment
ensure public safety and security
monitor machine operations
read assembly drawings
ensure conformity to specifications
surface-mount technology
assemble printed circuit boards
report defective manufacturing materials
read standard blueprints
inspect quality of products
clean printed circuit board
solder components onto electronic board
coat printed circuit board
prepare board for soldering
electronics
Optional & specialised skills
apply health and safety standards
carry out shipping orders for parts
oversee logistics of finished products
check for solder defects
repair electronic components
IPC standards
use diagnostic tools for electronic repairs
replace defect components
use CAM software
operate automated optical inspection machine
apply technical communication skills
maintain electronic systems
dispose of hazardous waste
operate wave soldering machine
keep records of work progress
microelectronics
resolve equipment malfunctions
Other matches: surface grinding machine operator · surface engineer · cutting machine operator · embroidery machine operator · filing machine operator
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.