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
wire harness assembler
ESCO occupation · 27 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
use electrical wire tools
ensure conformity to specifications
apply coating to electrical equipment
meet deadlines
crimp wire
cut wires
strip wire
quality standards
remove defective products
carry out measurements of parts
apply soldering techniques
electricity
interpret electrical diagrams
report defective manufacturing materials
electrical discharge
bind wire
seal wires
electrical wire accessories
read assembly drawings
troubleshoot
manufacture of electrical wire products
operate soldering equipment
fasten components
assemble wire harnesses
organise wires
align components
wire harnesses
Optional & specialised skills
keep records of work progress
electrical equipment regulations
dispose of hazardous waste
waste removal regulations
clean components during assembly
replace defect components
electromechanics
adjust manufacturing equipment
use wire hand tools
repair wiring
electrical engineering
resolve equipment malfunctions
oversee logistics of finished products
inspect quality of products
maintain electrical equipment
switching devices
use wire processing machinery
check for solder defects
apply technical communication skills
wear appropriate protective gear
use specialised tools in electric repairs
Other matches: electrical cable assembler · electronic equipment assembler · control panel assembler · electromechanical equipment assembler · spring maker
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.