Objectives: The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering apprenticeship program aims to train immediately operational engineers with strong professional experience in industry, as well as technical and methodological skills in mechanics, industrial engineering, production, and project management.
Organized over three years with alternating periods of study and work experience, the program alternates weeks in the workplace with weeks at SIGMA Clermont to promote hands-on learning and continuous exposure to real-world industrial situations. It is designed to meet companies' needs for engineers capable of managing, optimizing, and transforming production systems, integrating digital and environmental transitions, and contributing to the operational excellence of organizations.
The curriculum combines scientific and technical fundamentals, engineering methods, digital tools, humanities and social sciences, and in-depth knowledge of the business world. A minimum 12-week international mobility period is integrated into the curriculum, enhancing the openness and adaptability of apprentice engineers.
Content and Organization
Year 1: Alternating work and study (1 week at school / 1 week at a company)
Year 2: Alternating work and study (1 week at school / 1 week at a company)
Year 3: Alternating work and study with specific periods at school and in the company according to the academic calendar
The program is structured around 10 major thematic blocks spread over the three years, covering all the skills expected of an MGI engineer:
• Automation and control systems
• Mathematical tools for engineers (statistics, decision support, etc.)
• Production and operation of production systems (production management, Lean, logistics, etc.)
• Computer science and digital technologies (algorithms, data science, etc.)
• Design and manufacturing of durable mechanical systems
• Mechanics (strength of materials, modeling, dimensioning, etc.)
• Engineering methods and project management
• English and intercultural approach
• Humanities and social sciences (communication, management, personal development)
• Business knowledge (economics, law, competitive intelligence, etc.)
Apprentices benefit from individualized educational support, an inductive teaching approach based on projects and real-world industrial situations, as well as a strong link between the school and the company through an academic tutor and a workplace mentor.
Degree Level (EU) : 7 - (EQC level or equivalent)
Admission requirements: Applicants must hold a Bac +2 (BUT, BTS) in mechanical or industrial engineering, be students from CPGE or equivalent, or have a Bac +3, Licence, Bachelor's or equivalent qualification, and have signed an apprenticeship contract with a company before the start of the academic year.
Targeted careers : Production or operations engineer, mechanical design and industrial systems engineer, methods/industrialization engineer, continuous improvement engineer, project manager, industrial project manager, quality, safety, and environmental engineer, integration, verification, and validation engineer.
Sectors: Automotive, aerospace, naval, rail, robotics, energy, metallurgy, logistics, and capital goods
Duration and terms: 3 years, free and paid training for apprentices (covered by the company)
Partnerships with national organisations: CFAI d’Auvergne, ITII, ARA Aeronautical Campus, private companies, academic and industrial networks.
Dedicated web site: https://www.sigma-clermont.fr/fr/etudier-a-sigma-clermont/formations/cycle-ingenieur-mecanique-et-genie-industriel-par-apprentissage.html