Skills and training
How this is computedCount of programmes in research/learning-paths.json, each with the official page it was checked on.Method →Code → public programmes, each checked on its official page · occupational records from O*NET 31.0 Database and the ESCO API, European Commission
Three kinds of evidence, never blended: the official record of an occupation (O*NET, ESCO), what open postings name (counted, a mention not a requirement), and programmes (listed from their own pages, not reviewed). O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
Engineers who make a fab, a refinery or a line produce more good parts.
College · United States · open to career changers
Maricopa Community Colleges
10 days (4 hours per day), in-person
Accelerated entry-level semiconductor technician training; $306 tuition stipend fully covers Arizona-resident tuition on completion and passing the NIMS certification.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
Apprenticeship · United States
TSMC Arizona
Registered apprenticeship, paid hourly: 12-18 months for equipment/process tracks (a 36-48-month track is also listed)
On-the-job training at TSMC AZ plus related technical instruction via Estrella Mountain CC, Rio Salado College and Northern Arizona University; requires 18+ and high school diploma/GED.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
Apprenticeship · Netherlands
ASML
2-3 year mbo (BBL) or 4-year hbo work-study; 4 days work + 1 day school; salary EUR 2,549-2,800, tuition paid
Earn an officially recognised mbo or hbo diploma while working in ASML's Veldhoven cleanrooms, with the prospect of a permanent contract.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
College · United States
Portland Community College
2-year associate degree
Trains semiconductor technicians; page cites graduate starting salaries of $56,000-$65,000 and paid part-time internships with Intel, Lam Research and others.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
College · United States
Hudson Valley Community College (SUNY)
A.A.S. degree
Prepares students for semiconductor fabrication, MEMS and nanotechnology with classroom and hands-on instruction (Capital Region / GlobalFoundries area).
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
College · United States
Hudson Valley Community College (SUNY)
Certificate; suited to students with some college credit in physics, math, electricity and electronics
Specialised training in semiconductor and nanotechnology, electro-mechanical devices, semiconductor manufacturing and nanofabrication for entry-level processor/technician roles.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
College · United States
Columbus State Community College
Associate degree (Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology)
Automation and process-control training approved as an education option for semiconductor jobs at Intel's Ohio fab and other chipmakers.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
College · United States
Stark State College
Short-term or one-year certificate, stackable toward an AAS
Electrical/electronic fundamentals with a semiconductor focus for entry-level technician roles, including with Intel.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
Apprenticeship · Germany
Deutscher Qualifikationsrahmen (DQR) / German dual system
Dual vocational training (Duale Berufsausbildung, 3-3.5 years); no formal entry requirements beyond compulsory schooling
Official qualification profile for the German microtechnologist apprenticeship specialising in semiconductor technology; contract is with a training company.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
Industry academy · Belgium
imec
imec's learning institute offering specialised courses on nanoelectronics and advanced semiconductor process technology with hands-on technical training.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
Online · Online
European Chips Skills Academy (SEMI Europe, EU-funded)
E-learning courses from beginner level; account required
EU-funded catalogue of microelectronics and semiconductor e-learning courses.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
University · United States
Purdue University
Online master's, 30 credit hours
Part of Purdue's Semiconductor Degrees Program, drawing on materials, ECE, business and polytechnic schools.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
University · United States
Arizona State University
Graduate certificate, 15 credit hours, available online
Courses in semiconductor processing, packaging and characterisation for careers at device makers and equipment manufacturers.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
University · Taiwan
National Taiwan University
4 years; tuition NTD 60,000 (USD 2,000) per semester
Fully English-taught semiconductor bachelor's with thematic research and industry internship courses.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
University · Taiwan
National Tsing Hua University
Master's and Ph.D. admissions
Graduate college in Hsinchu covering semiconductor devices, design, process and materials, with industry partners.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
Public programme · Taiwan · open to career changers
Ministry of Labor x National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
231 training hours; remote or in-person; cohorts with application deadlines through late 2026
Labor-ministry-backed training for employed and unemployed people, with job counselling and employer matching into semiconductor, optoelectronics and data roles.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
College · South Korea · open to career changers
Korea Polytechnics
2-year degree programmes; state-funded free vocational training courses; Hi-Tech course for college graduates
Departments in semiconductor process equipment, equipment development/software, measurement, test and packaging; runs re-employment courses incl. for middle-aged and women returners.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
University · Japan
Kumamoto University
Undergraduate programmes (from April 2024)
Japan's first bachelor's course dedicated to semiconductor engineers; the data-science track also admits humanities-stream students to learn semiconductor manufacturing.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
| Named in postings | Kind | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etch / deposition (CVD, PVD, ALD) | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| PhD asked | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Materials characterisation | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Schematics and electrical troubleshooting | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Metrology and inspection | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Design of experiments | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| FMEA / root-cause analysis | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Vacuum systems | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Cleanroom work | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Statistical process control | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Associate / technical diploma asked | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Bachelor’s degree asked | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Lean / Six Sigma | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| PLC and industrial controls | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Python | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| C / C++ | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
O*NET 17-2072.00 · ISCO 2152.1.6
Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Core tasks
Most important knowledge
Essential skills in ESCO: microelectronics engineer
O*NET 31.0 Database (US Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0) · ESCO API, European Commission
O*NET 17-2199.06
Research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices.
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Core tasks
Most important knowledge
O*NET 31.0 Database (US Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0)
O*NET 17-2041.00 · ISCO 2145.1
Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Core tasks
Most important knowledge
Essential skills in ESCO: chemical engineer
O*NET 31.0 Database (US Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0) · ESCO API, European Commission
People who install, keep running and repair the machines at a customer’s site.
Apprenticeship · United States
TSMC Arizona
Registered apprenticeship, paid hourly: 12-18 months for equipment/process tracks (a 36-48-month track is also listed)
On-the-job training at TSMC AZ plus related technical instruction via Estrella Mountain CC, Rio Salado College and Northern Arizona University; requires 18+ and high school diploma/GED.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
Apprenticeship · Netherlands
ASML
2-3 year mbo (BBL) or 4-year hbo work-study; 4 days work + 1 day school; salary EUR 2,549-2,800, tuition paid
Earn an officially recognised mbo or hbo diploma while working in ASML's Veldhoven cleanrooms, with the prospect of a permanent contract.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
College · Netherlands
Summa College / ASML
MBO level 3 work-based learning: 3 shift days at ASML + 1 day at Summa; EUR 2,549-2,800 gross/month, tuition reimbursed; 18+
Free vocational mechatronics programme with work in ASML cleanrooms in Veldhoven, starting September 2026.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
Industry academy · United States · open to career changers
ASML
On-the-job training plus months at ASML training centers (Taiwan, South Korea, Netherlands); 2+ year engineering development program in the US
Customer support engineers install and keep lithography systems running in customer fabs; open to early-career, industry specialists and veterans with transferrable skills.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
College · United States
Portland Community College
2-year associate degree
Trains semiconductor technicians; page cites graduate starting salaries of $56,000-$65,000 and paid part-time internships with Intel, Lam Research and others.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
College · South Korea · open to career changers
Korea Polytechnics
2-year degree programmes; state-funded free vocational training courses; Hi-Tech course for college graduates
Departments in semiconductor process equipment, equipment development/software, measurement, test and packaging; runs re-employment courses incl. for middle-aged and women returners.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
College · United States
Clark State College
Technical certificate
Hands-on training in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and vacuum systems used in chip-fabrication equipment.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
College · United States
Sinclair College
Certificate, 37 credit hours
Installing, maintaining and troubleshooting industrial machinery incl. semiconductor fab tools; includes vacuum system technology.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
College · United States
Lorain County Community College
One-year technical certificate
Prepares entry-level cleanroom maintenance technicians for semiconductor manufacturing.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
| Named in postings | Kind | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schematics and electrical troubleshooting | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Etch / deposition (CVD, PVD, ALD) | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Vacuum systems | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Cleanroom work | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Bachelor’s degree asked | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Pneumatics and hydraulics | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| FMEA / root-cause analysis | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Associate / technical diploma asked | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Kubernetes / Linux operations | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Metrology and inspection | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| OSHA 10 / 30 | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Electrical licence / journeyman card | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| PhD asked | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Python | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| NFPA 70E / arc-flash | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| PLC and industrial controls | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
O*NET 49-2094.00 · ISCO 2433.1
Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Core tasks
Most important knowledge
Essential skills in ESCO: after-sales service technician
O*NET 31.0 Database (US Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0) · ESCO API, European Commission
O*NET 49-9041.00 · ISCO 7233.7
Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems. May also install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to plans.
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Core tasks
Most important knowledge
Essential skills in ESCO: industrial machinery mechanic
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Hands on the line: running, checking and fixing production — often no degree needed.
No public programme has been checked for this yet. If you know one, tell us on the join page.
| Named in postings | Kind | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schematics and electrical troubleshooting | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| PLC and industrial controls | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| FMEA / root-cause analysis | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Optics and lasers | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| OSHA 10 / 30 | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Python | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Associate / technical diploma asked | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Cleanroom work | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Kubernetes / Linux operations | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Pneumatics and hydraulics | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Vacuum systems | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Electrical licence / journeyman card | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| High-voltage work | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Materials characterisation | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Metrology and inspection | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| NFPA 70E / arc-flash | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
O*NET 51-9141.00 · ISCO 8212.3.6
Perform any or all of the following functions in the manufacture of electronic semiconductors: load semiconductor material into furnace; saw formed ingots into segments; load individual segment into crystal growing chamber and monitor controls; locate crystal axis in ingot using x-ray equipment and saw ingots into wafers; and clean, polish, and load wafers into series of special purpose furnaces, chemical baths, and equipment used to form circuitry and change conductive properties.
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Core tasks
Most important knowledge
Essential skills in ESCO: semiconductor processor
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O*NET 17-3023.00 · ISCO 3114.1.6
Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Core tasks
Most important knowledge
Essential skills in ESCO: microelectronics engineering technician
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Designing, building and aligning the optics and light sources inside the tools.
No public programme has been checked for this yet. If you know one, tell us on the join page.
| Named in postings | Kind | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optics and lasers | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Materials characterisation | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Python | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Schematics and electrical troubleshooting | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
O*NET 17-2199.07 · ISCO 2149.10.1
Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Core tasks
Most important knowledge
Essential skills in ESCO: photonics engineer
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O*NET 17-3029.08 · ISCO 3119.11
Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Core tasks
Most important knowledge
Essential skills in ESCO: photonics engineering technician
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Scientists and engineers who make, purify and characterise the materials.
University · United States
Purdue University
Online master's, 30 credit hours
Part of Purdue's Semiconductor Degrees Program, drawing on materials, ECE, business and polytechnic schools.
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University · Taiwan
National Tsing Hua University
Master's and Ph.D. admissions
Graduate college in Hsinchu covering semiconductor devices, design, process and materials, with industry partners.
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University · EU
EIT RawMaterials Academy (Ghent University, Uppsala University and partners)
EIT-labelled joint master's programme
Raw-materials value chain from exploration to materials use and recycling of critical resources.
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University · EU
EIT RawMaterials Academy (University of Liège, Luleå University of Technology, University of Lorraine and partners)
EIT-labelled joint master's programme
Geometallurgy and circular-economy engineering to address Europe's raw-materials skills shortage.
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University · United Kingdom
University of Birmingham
1 year full-time, 180 credits; 2:2 or above in engineering/technical subjects
Compulsory modules in advanced metallurgy and manufacturing and non-metallic materials, plus a 60-credit research project.
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University · United Kingdom
University of Sheffield
1 year
Advanced metallurgy, metallurgical processing and functional materials incl. electrical transport and magnetic properties.
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University · United States
Colorado School of Mines
Bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes
Master's and doctoral specialisations in physical and mechanical metallurgy and physicochemical processing of materials.
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Apprenticeship · Germany
BIBB (Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training)
Dual apprenticeship, 42 months
Materials-testing technician for steelworks, foundries and energy companies: metallography, destructive and non-destructive testing, heat treatment.
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| Named in postings | Kind | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etch / deposition (CVD, PVD, ALD) | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Materials characterisation | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Metrology and inspection | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| PhD asked | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
O*NET 19-2032.00 · ISCO 2149.9
Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists.
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Core tasks
Most important knowledge
Essential skills in ESCO: materials engineer
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O*NET 17-2131.00 · ISCO 2146.5
Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers.
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Core tasks
Most important knowledge
Essential skills in ESCO: metallurgist
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O*NET 19-2031.00 · ISCO 2113.1
Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Core tasks
Most important knowledge
Essential skills in ESCO: chemist
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Licensed trades who wire plants, substations and the lines between them.
Apprenticeship · United States
electrical training ALLIANCE (IBEW & NECA)
On-the-job training plus classroom training; apply to local JATC
Union apprenticeships for outside linemen (transmission/distribution lines) and inside wiremen (power, controls in commercial/industrial buildings).
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College · United States
Northwest Lineman College
15-week pre-apprentice program; Class A CDL required
Climbing, overhead and underground distribution, transmission, equipment, CDL and crane training at campuses in ID, CA, TX and FL.
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College · United States
Forsyth Technical Community College
8 weeks; 18+, high school diploma/GED, valid driver's license; mandatory 4-hour orientation
Trains entry-level line workers for public and private utilities: pole climbing, bucket trucks, power line installation and repair.
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College · United States
Mott Community College / Consumers Energy
10-week MCC core curriculum + 11-week Climb School
Pre-apprenticeship pathway to Consumers Energy lineworker roles (completion does not guarantee employment).
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Apprenticeship · United States
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
4-year program, 96 hours per year over three non-consecutive weeks
Related instruction for DOL lineworker apprenticeships; participants must be affiliated with an electric company, cooperative or contractor.
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Apprenticeship · United Kingdom
Skills England
Level 3; typically 30-36 months
National standard for overhead linesperson, underground cable jointer and substation fitter apprenticeships run by UK network operators.
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Public programme · Japan · open to career changers
JEED (Japan Organization for Employment of the Elderly, Persons with Disabilities and Job Seekers)
Public vocational training for job seekers and in-service workers
National public training centres focused on manufacturing (machinery, electrical, electronics) to support re-employment.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
Apprenticeship · United Kingdom
Amazon (AWS) UK
36 months, 40-hour week; Level 4 (Electrical Power Protection and Plant Commissioning Engineer); 18+, STEM A Level/BTEC or Level 3 apprenticeship
Blended-learning apprenticeship testing and maintaining the electrical power systems that run AWS data centres.
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| Named in postings | Kind | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical licence / journeyman card | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Schematics and electrical troubleshooting | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| High-voltage work | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| NFPA 70E / arc-flash | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| OSHA 10 / 30 | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| PLC and industrial controls | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Associate / technical diploma asked | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Commercial driving licence | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Protection and relays | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
O*NET 47-2111.00 · ISCO 7411.1.1.2
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Core tasks
Most important knowledge
Essential skills in ESCO: industrial electrician
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O*NET 49-9051.00 · ISCO 7413.1.2
Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Core tasks
Most important knowledge
Essential skills in ESCO: overhead line worker
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O*NET 49-2095.00
Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Core tasks
Most important knowledge
O*NET 31.0 Database (US Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0)
Engineers who design, study and connect generation, transformers and the grid.
University · United States
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Online, 30 graduate credit hours
Prepares electrical engineers for utility practice; engineers from other disciplines may succeed with AC circuits and maths background.
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University · United Kingdom
The University of Manchester
12 months full-time, in person
Power systems and high-voltage engineering MSc using Manchester's High Voltage Lab.
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University · Netherlands
Delft University of Technology
120 EC, 24 months
Track covering power grids, power conversion and high voltage for the energy transition.
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| Named in postings | Kind | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, NX) | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| PhD asked | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| High-voltage work | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| NFPA 70E / arc-flash | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Schematics and electrical troubleshooting | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Bachelor’s degree asked | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Python | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Etch / deposition (CVD, PVD, ALD) | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Power-system studies (PSS/E, ETAP, PSCAD) | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Professional Engineer (PE) | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Protection and relays | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| FMEA / root-cause analysis | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| MATLAB / LabVIEW | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| PLC and industrial controls | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Pneumatics and hydraulics | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| C / C++ | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
O*NET 17-2071.00 · ISCO 2151.1.5
Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Core tasks
Most important knowledge
Essential skills in ESCO: power distribution engineer
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O*NET 51-8012.00 · ISCO 2151.1.6
Coordinate, regulate, or distribute electricity or steam.
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Core tasks
Most important knowledge
Essential skills in ESCO: substation engineer
O*NET 31.0 Database (US Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0) · ESCO API, European Commission
Reactor, fuel-cycle and licensing work, from technician to engineer.
College · United States
Roane State Community College
Two-year associate degree
Hands-on nuclear operations, nuclear science and radiochemistry, with internships (Oak Ridge region).
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College · United States
Bismarck State College
Online programmes and classes offered
Industry-approved NUCP curriculum; graduates may be exempted from portions of utilities' initial training.
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College · United States
Cape Fear Community College
Associate degree incl. on-the-job training at a nuclear facility
Prepares for entry-level roles with nuclear plant maintenance contractors or utilities, or the nuclear Navy.
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Apprenticeship · United Kingdom
Urenco
1-4 years; GCSE English and Maths grade 4+
Process operations and mechanical/electrical maintenance apprenticeships at a uranium enrichment site, delivered with Training Tomorrow's Engineers.
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Public programme · United Kingdom · open to career changers
UK Government / UK nuclear sector
Apprenticeships, entry-level roles, graduate schemes and mid-career switch routes
Government-funded portal to nuclear careers, including guidance on transferring skills from other industries.
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| Named in postings | Kind | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etch / deposition (CVD, PVD, ALD) | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Materials characterisation | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| MATLAB / LabVIEW | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| PhD asked | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Vacuum systems | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
O*NET 17-2161.00 · ISCO 2149.7.2
Conduct research on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal.
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Core tasks
Most important knowledge
Essential skills in ESCO: nuclear engineer
O*NET 31.0 Database (US Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0) · ESCO API, European Commission
O*NET 19-4051.00 · ISCO 3111.10
Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Core tasks
Most important knowledge
Essential skills in ESCO: nuclear technician
O*NET 31.0 Database (US Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0) · ESCO API, European Commission
Running the plants and cold systems that separate, purify and ship helium, neon and the rest.
Industry academy · United States
Linde
e.g. BOC 4-year graduate engineering scheme; 2-year Linde Engineering Trainee Program; LTOP/HYTOP after graduation
Structured programmes in industrial-gas plant operations, engineering and hydrogen for new graduates.
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Industry academy · United Kingdom
British Cryogenics Council
3-day in-person course, 6-8 October 2026, STFC Daresbury Laboratory
For engineers and scientists with some experience of low-temperature systems; new technician-focused courses planned.
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Industry academy · United States
CryoCo LLC
Annual summer course plus virtual and customer-site courses
Technical cryogenic engineering and safety training and consulting.
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| Named in postings | Kind | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree asked | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Cryogenics | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Schematics and electrical troubleshooting | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
O*NET 51-8092.00
Distribute or process gas for utility companies and others by controlling compressors to maintain specified pressures on main pipelines.
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Core tasks
Most important knowledge
O*NET 31.0 Database (US Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0)
Machines that move: mechanical design, robotics, controls, machining, printing metal.
College · Netherlands
Summa College / ASML
MBO level 3 work-based learning: 3 shift days at ASML + 1 day at Summa; EUR 2,549-2,800 gross/month, tuition reimbursed; 18+
Free vocational mechatronics programme with work in ASML cleanrooms in Veldhoven, starting September 2026.
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College · United States
Columbus State Community College
Associate degree (Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology)
Automation and process-control training approved as an education option for semiconductor jobs at Intel's Ohio fab and other chipmakers.
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College · United States
Clark State College
Technical certificate
Hands-on training in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and vacuum systems used in chip-fabrication equipment.
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College · United States
Sinclair College
Certificate, 37 credit hours
Installing, maintaining and troubleshooting industrial machinery incl. semiconductor fab tools; includes vacuum system technology.
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Industry academy · United States
Siemens
Three certification levels (Assistant, Associate, Professional) via partner schools
Systems-based mechatronics troubleshooting training derived from the German dual system.
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Apprenticeship · Germany
Siemens AG
3.5 years (42 months); paid (min. EUR 1,065.59 gross/month in year 1)
Mechanics, sensors, drive systems, automation and 3D printing; maintaining and optimising production systems.
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Apprenticeship · United States
FAME USA (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education)
Paid work/study: classes 2 days/week at a community college + at least 24 hours/week at a sponsor; earns an associate degree
Earn-and-learn advanced manufacturing / maintenance technician pathway offered in chapters across many US states.
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Online · United States
SME / America Makes (Manufacturing USA)
Certification exam
Credential built with America Makes covering the seven AM technologies, processes, material selection and post-processing.
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Public programme · Japan · open to career changers
JEED (Japan Organization for Employment of the Elderly, Persons with Disabilities and Job Seekers)
Public vocational training for job seekers and in-service workers
National public training centres focused on manufacturing (machinery, electrical, electronics) to support re-employment.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
| Named in postings | Kind | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, NX) | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Schematics and electrical troubleshooting | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Vacuum systems | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Etch / deposition (CVD, PVD, ALD) | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| PhD asked | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| PLC and industrial controls | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Bachelor’s degree asked | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| FMEA / root-cause analysis | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Python | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Cleanroom work | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Pneumatics and hydraulics | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Protection and relays | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| IPC soldering / workmanship | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Kubernetes / Linux operations | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Materials characterisation | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| MATLAB / LabVIEW | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
O*NET 17-2199.08 · ISCO 2149.13
Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Core tasks
Most important knowledge
Essential skills in ESCO: robotics engineer
O*NET 31.0 Database (US Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0) · ESCO API, European Commission
O*NET 17-3024.01 · ISCO 3119.2.1
Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Core tasks
Most important knowledge
Essential skills in ESCO: robotics engineering technician
O*NET 31.0 Database (US Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0) · ESCO API, European Commission
O*NET 51-4041.00 · ISCO 7223.8
Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Core tasks
Most important knowledge
Essential skills in ESCO: gear machinist
O*NET 31.0 Database (US Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0) · ESCO API, European Commission
Keeping the halls running: racks, power, cooling, and the people on shift.
Apprenticeship · United States
electrical training ALLIANCE (IBEW & NECA)
On-the-job training plus classroom training; apply to local JATC
Union apprenticeships for outside linemen (transmission/distribution lines) and inside wiremen (power, controls in commercial/industrial buildings).
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
Industry academy · United States
Microsoft
Delivered through partner community colleges and vocational schools; 'Introduction to Datacenters' six-module course
Curriculum, donated datacenter labs, mentoring and work-experience opportunities at Microsoft datacenters.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
College · United States
Columbus State Community College
Certificate
Hardware support, server management, data-center processes and preventative maintenance.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
University · Ireland · open to career changers
Technological University Dublin
1 academic year, 3 evenings a week; EUR 3,000 (20 Amazon scholarships); optional 14-week paid Amazon placement
Level 6 data-centre operations course; applicants over 23 may be considered on experience; alumni include career changers from other trades.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
Apprenticeship · United Kingdom
Amazon (AWS) UK
36 months, 40-hour week; Level 4 (Electrical Power Protection and Plant Commissioning Engineer); 18+, STEM A Level/BTEC or Level 3 apprenticeship
Blended-learning apprenticeship testing and maintaining the electrical power systems that run AWS data centres.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
Industry academy · Online
Uptime Institute
5 days; data-center work experience essential
Upskilling for working technicians: power, cooling, IT and space constraints, standards and operational procedures.
Official page checked 2026-09-24. Listed, not reviewed or endorsed.
| Named in postings | Kind | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schematics and electrical troubleshooting | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Python | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Bachelor’s degree asked | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Kubernetes / Linux operations | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| FMEA / root-cause analysis | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| PLC and industrial controls | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| High-voltage work | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Optics and lasers | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, NX) | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| NFPA 70E / arc-flash | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Associate / technical diploma asked | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Professional Engineer (PE) | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Lean / Six Sigma | Credential | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Power-system studies (PSS/E, ETAP, PSCAD) | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Protection and relays | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
| Statistical process control | Skill | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → | How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code → |
O*NET 49-9021.00 · ISCO 3511.1
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Core tasks
Most important knowledge
Essential skills in ESCO: data centre operator
O*NET 31.0 Database (US Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0) · ESCO API, European Commission
O*NET 15-1231.00
Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Core tasks
Most important knowledge
O*NET 31.0 Database (US Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0)