What to do after earning an engineering degree?

Thanks to its regional roots, Arts et Métiers exceptional proximity to the industrial sector and maintains close ties with local industrial companies, particularly through apprenticeships, internships, and industrial projects.

Arts et Métiers engineering programs thus Arts et Métiers excellent career prospects for their young graduates, as well as the deployment of their skills throughout the country and across a wide range of sectors, both within industry and in the service of industry.

Working after an engineering degree

The sectors that recruit the most engineers

The job market for engineers remains particularly dynamic. In France and internationally,Arts et Métiers graduatesArts et Métiers an excellent employment rate, with almost immediate recruitment after leaving school. In fact, in 2024, 82% of young graduates in employment found their first job in less than two months, and 66% before graduating. 

The sectors that are recruiting the most are varied: industry and production, energy transition and the environment, digital and emerging technologies, construction and civil engineering, etc.

Thanks to their multidisciplinary training, Arts et Métiers graduates Arts et Métiers adapt to all these sectors and thrive in very different environments.

Careers available after graduation

An Arts et Métiers engineer Arts et Métiers work in a wide variety of roles depending on their area of interest and career plans. Among the most common professions are:

• Design or development engineer: designs new products, systems, or processes using digital tools and advanced simulation methods.
• Industrial project manager: coordinates the various phases of a project, from design to production, integrating technical, economic, and environmental considerations.
• Production or maintenance engineer: optimizes equipment performance and ensures continuity of production with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Engineering or technical management consultant: provides companies with specific expertise on issues related to innovation, digital transition, or energy efficiency.
• Quality, safety, or environmental manager: ensures regulatory compliance and the improvement of sustainable practices in companies.

Young graduates often start in technical positions before quickly advancing to managerial or strategic roles.

Continue your studies after an engineering degree

Doctorate (PhD): engineering sciences at the service of innovation

Training tomorrow's innovators in research, and through research: Arts et Métiers, a center for scientific production and knowledge dissemination, is one of the few engineering schools to offer doctoral degrees.

Thanks to their proximity to the school's laboratories and faculty members, engineering students are exposed to scientific issues throughout their studies. The national master's research program or engineering degree, particularly at Arts et Métiers, offers interested young people a program combining theoretical teaching and research work. They then have everything they need to start doctoral training, dedicated to defining the thesis topic and completing it. For those passionate about research, pursuing a doctorate is a particularly rewarding option.

Arts et Métiers engineers Arts et Métiers pursue a PhD in an academic laboratory or in partnership with a company as part of a CIFRE thesis. Research topics cover areas with a promising future: advanced materials, energy transition, sustainable manufacturing, robotics, and artificial intelligence applied to industry.

A doctorate opens the door to careers in public research, industrial R&D, or even international technology centers.

> More information about the Arts et Métiers Doctorate: https://artsetmetiers.fr/fr/formation/doctorat

> More information about the National Master's Program in Arts et Métiers: https://artsetmetiers.fr/formation/masters-recherche

The Specialized Master's®: specialize in a role, profession, or sector

Arts et Métiers a wide range of Specialized Master's® programs that enable students to acquire expertise or dual skills. Industry professionals are thus equipped to meet the challenges of their sector.

A postgraduate program with a professional focus, the Specialized Master's® offers highly specialized training in a rapidly growing field, profession, or sector. These programs, which are certified by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles, provide unique knowledge in areas where companies have a real need. The rigorous accreditation process ensures the long-term excellence of the program.

The quality of the programs draws onArts et Métiers strengthsArts et Métiers terms of research and teaching, and its close ties with industry ensure that they are tailored to the needs of businesses. Twelve Specialized Master's® programs are currently available across various campuses.

> More information about the Arts et Métiers Specialized Master's Program Arts et Métiers https://artsetmetiers.fr/fr/formation/masteres-specialises-et-mba 

Double degree in France or abroad

Arts et Métiers students also Arts et Métiers the opportunity to pursue a dual degree with partner universities or schools in France or abroad. These programs promote international openness and allow students to strengthen their skills in complementary fields such as engineering, management, design, data science, and the environment.

Thanks to this type of program, graduates can join multinational companies or start an international career with a dual scientific and intercultural background.

Thanks to partnerships with leading French schools and institutions, students have the opportunity to broaden their areas of expertise and obtain a second degree. In most cases, these programs require students to extend the length of their studies.

The French institutions concerned: Agro ParisTech,the Naval Academy,the National Civil Aviation School,the National School of Industrial Design,the Special School of Public Works,the Institute of Business Administration,the National School of Petroleum and Engines,the National Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology,the Higher School of Electricity, etc.

Why Arts et Métiers an Arts et Métiers degree Arts et Métiers so many doors?

Strong recognition in the professional world

The Arts et Métiers engineering degree Arts et Métiers long Arts et Métiers recognized by French and foreign companies. It attests to solid scientific, technical, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to adapt and innovate.
This reputation translates into an employment rate of over 90% in the months following graduation, with attractive salaries from the very first job.

A powerful alumni network in France and internationally

Arts et Métiers one of the most influential alumni networks in Europe, with over 35, 000 members in 80 countries.
This network is a major asset for young graduates, offering experience sharing, mentoring, professional opportunities, and entrepreneurial support.
Thanks to this supportive community, Arts et Métiers engineers Arts et Métiers alone when building their professional future.

A versatile training program suitable for all types of engineering

The training offered by Arts et Métiers on a balanced approach to teaching theory and practice. Students develop skills in design, production, management, innovation, and sustainability, while carrying out numerous practical projects in collaboration with companies.
This comprehensive approach enables graduates to be immediately operational and to integrate easily into any type of organization: large corporations, start-ups, design offices, or research laboratories.