FAQ

No. On the contrary: ISEE graduates are valued for their strong field experience and their ability to work across electronics, software, and system engineering.
Many alumni become:

• system architect,
• R&D engineer,
• embedded systems manager,
• technical project manager.

Yes. As with other ISTP–Mines Saint-Étienne work-study programs, a minimum 12-week international experience is integrated into the curriculum.
It may take the form of:

• an internship,
• a company assignment,
• academic mobility,
• a language immersion.

Yes.
The program welcomes candidates from various scientific and technical backgrounds: L2/L3, BUT, BTS, professional licenses, technological bachelors, preparatory classes, or integrated preparatory cycles.
Diversity of profiles is central to the recruitment process.

Yes. The training is accessible, with adaptations available as needed.
A disability liaison is available to assist with each application.

ISEE engineers quickly advance to leadership roles:

• Electronic Design Manager,
• Embedded Systems Architect,
• Innovation Project Manager,
• R&D Manager,
• Technical Director, after gaining experience.

Technology sectors offer particularly rapid career advancement opportunities.

The degree awarded is:
Master of Engineering specializing in Embedded Electronic Systems – Mines Saint-Étienne,
accredited by the CTI and operated by ISTP.

You are an apprentice engineer for the entire duration of the program.
You benefit from:

• a 3-year apprenticeship contract,
• remuneration according to your age and year,
• coverage of training costs by the company.

The assignments cover the entire development cycle of an embedded system:

• design and development of an electronic board,
• writing firmware or embedded software,
• integration of sensors and communication protocols,
• validation and testing in a real environment,
• prototyping, simulation, and assembly,
• participation in innovative R&D projects.

Key companies include:
Thales, Bosch, STMicroelectronics, Schneider Electric, Capgemini, Elsys Design,
but also many innovative SMEs in aeronautics, space, automotive, electric mobility, IoT, and robotics.

You will work on the entire ecosystem of embedded systems:

• analog and digital electronics,
• microcontrollers, FPGAs, electronic boards,
• embedded software (C, C++, RTOS),
• communication (CAN, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, etc.),
• IoT and communicating systems,
• sensors, actuators, signal processing.

Depending on your employer, you may work on aeronautical, automotive, industrial, medical, energy, or IoT projects.

Yes, and accommodations are possible. The teams at ISTP and Mines Saint-Étienne offer dedicated support to adapt the program if necessary.

No. The cost of the training is financed by the company’s OPCO and costs nothing to the apprentice.

It is possible in certain cases (restructuring, contract termination, change of activity, etc.). ISTP supports students to secure their academic journey.

Yes. The schedule is progressive and balanced: it alternates several weeks at school with several weeks in a company, allowing for rapid application of learning without overburdening academic periods.

No. Some graduates pursue:

• Specialized Master’s,
• MBA (later),
• Lean Six Sigma certifications,
• management training or sector-specific expertise.
  However, the majority directly enter professional life.

ISTP supports each candidate:

• CV workshops and interview preparation,
• connection with a network of partner companies,
• distribution of numerous offers tailored to the profile,
• individual follow-up with a recruitment officer.
  On average, an eligible candidate receives around twenty offers.

Yes. All Mines Saint-Étienne x ISTP work-study engineering programs include 12 weeks of international experience, in the form of an internship, project, or academic stay.

• Free training,
• Monthly remuneration,
• High employability,
• Valued professional experience,
• Integration into the company network,
• Facilitated career transition.

• Apprenticeship: reserved for those under 30 (except for exemptions), alternating school/work periods, apprenticeship contract.
• Continuing Academics: for experienced professionals, specific funding, a pace compatible with professional activity.

It depends on the apprentice’s age and year of training, from 55% to 100% of the SMIC (or more, according to collective agreements). Apprentices aged 26 and over receive at least the SMIC.