Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
welding engineer
ESCO occupation · 29 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
liaise with managers
define technical requirements
engineering processes
ensure fulfilment of legal requirements
draw design sketches
apply arc welding techniques
production processes
manufacturing processes
use technical drawing software
consult technical resources
perform scientific research
perform welding inspection
welding techniques
operate oxy-fuel welding torch
industrial engineering
develop new welding techniques
apply technical communication skills
spot metal imperfections
adjust engineering designs
operate soldering equipment
operate welding equipment
approve engineering design
select filler metal
prepare production prototypes
design drawings
engineering principles
research welding techniques
technical drawings
types of metal
Optional & specialised skills
identify customer's needs
perform tungsten inert gas welding
perform metal inert gas welding
define manufacturing quality criteria
ferrous metal processing
follow company standards
supervise staff
perform test run
ensure quality of final product
operate brazing equipment
coordinate engineering teams
liaise with quality assurance
mathematics
apply brazing techniques
CAD software
ensure equipment maintenance
ensure correct gas pressure
identify hazards in the workplace
inspect quality of products
analyse test data
maintain safe engineering watches
perform demanding weldments
perform metal active gas welding
evaluate employees work
record test data
Other matches: welding inspector · welding coordinator · instrumentation engineer · electromagnetic engineer · transport 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.